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This joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to permit bingo games that benefit specific organizations. The amendment would allow tax-exempt organizations classified as 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) under the U.S. Tax Code to conduct bingo games for charitable, nonprofit, or community service purposes. The resolution defines "bingo" as a game of chance where players use a board with letter and number combinations, and prizes are awarded based on matching randomly selected patterns. It also states that the legislature will establish uniform rules for implementing and administering these bingo games statewide. This proposed amendment will be presented to the next General Assembly for further consideration and must be published according to constitutional requirements.

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