SB1172

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9 and Title 13, relative to the "African American Cultural and Historical Grant Act."

Introduced·2/6/25
Draft Text

Establishes the African American Cultural and Historical Grant Fund to support projects highlighting African American contributions, culture, or.

The bill creates a special account within the state general fund called the African American Cultural and Historical Grant Fund. This fund supports capital projects at facilities in Tennessee that highlight the contributions, culture, or history of African Americans. The Tennessee Historical Commission administers the fund, which is composed of money appropriated by the General Assembly and gifts, grants, and donations.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0

7 Yea

RDRRDRR

1 Nay

R

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Apr 1, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026