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TN HB1409
TN HB1409AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, in the administration, operation and maintenance of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and
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Introduced
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Crossed Over
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Passed
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, makes appropriations for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill: Establishes the comprehensive appropriations bill for Tennessee's state government for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, detailing funding allocations across various state departments, agencies, and branches of government. The total budget is approximately $21 billion, with key provisions including:
1. Funding Allocation: Provides detailed budget appropriations for all major state government sectors, including legislative, judicial, and executive branches, with significant funding for areas like education, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructure.
2. Education Funding: Allocates substantial resources to the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) program, with a base funding amount of $7,295 per student and additional funds for specific educational initiatives like career and technical programs, early childhood education, and literacy efforts.
3. Healthcare and Social Services: Includes significant funding for TennCare (Medicaid), mental health services, public health programs, and various social service initiatives.
4. Infrastructure and Economic Development: Provides funding for capital outlay projects, infrastructure improvements, economic development grants, and support for various state facilities and programs.
5. State Employee Compensation: Includes provisions for salary increases, performance bonuses, and market rate adjustments for state employees across different branches of government.
6. Specific Grants and Initiatives: Contains numerous specific grants to various organizations, institutions, and local government entities for targeted programs and projects, ranging from education and healthcare to cultural and community development.
7. Fiscal Management: Includes provisions for managing state revenues, establishing reserve funds, and providing flexibility for budget adjustments and transfers between departments.
The bill is comprehensive and detailed, covering virtually every aspect of Tennessee's state government operations and providing funding mechanisms for a wide range of public services and initiatives.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
William Lamberth (R)*,
Rush Bricken (R),
Mark Cochran (R),
Gary Hicks (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Ryan Williams (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 05/21/2025, 07/01/2025 (on 05/27/2025)
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