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TN HJR0794
Joint Resolution
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Shaw
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article XI, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution to permit bingo games conducted by tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organizations for charitable, nonprofit, or community service purposes
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Defines bingo as a game of chance using electronic or manual playing surfaces with letter-number grids, where prizes are awarded based on matching randomly selected configurations
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Requires uniform statewide implementation and administration of authorized bingo games as determined by the legislature through general law
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Refers the proposed amendment to the 115th General Assembly, following the constitutional process requiring approval by two consecutive legislative sessions
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Requires publication on the official websites of the Secretary of State and General Assembly per Article XI, Section 3 of the Tennessee Constitution
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to allow for bingo events to benefit certain organizations.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
3/3/2026