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TN HJR0146
Joint Resolution
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Williams
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution to create a new exception to the state's lottery prohibition
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Authorizes local boards of education to approve lotteries conducted by nonprofit school support organizations as defined by state law
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Requires net proceeds from approved lotteries to be allocated to the Local Education Agency for educational or extracurricular purposes
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Refers the proposed amendment to the 115th General Assembly for further consideration, as required by Tennessee's constitutional amendment process
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Directs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment on official state websites in accordance with constitutional requirements
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to lotteries.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026