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TN HJR0146

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution to create a new exception to the state's lottery prohibition

  • Authorizes local boards of education to approve lotteries conducted by nonprofit school support organizations as defined by state law

  • Requires net proceeds from approved lotteries to be allocated to the Local Education Agency for educational or extracurricular purposes

  • Refers the proposed amendment to the 115th General Assembly for further consideration, as required by Tennessee's constitutional amendment process

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee2/25/2026
Finance, Ways & Means4/8/2025
State & Local Government3/25/2025
Departments & Agencies Subcommittee2/26/2025
State & Local Government2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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