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TN SJR0614

TN SJR0614
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to authorize state lottery funding for veterans' services.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to authorize state lottery funding for veterans' services.

AI Summary

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution, specifically Article XI, Section 5, to allow for lottery funds to be used for veterans' services. The amendment would permit the state legislature to authorize the entity that operates the state lottery to create and run lottery games where the revenue generated is exclusively dedicated to funding services for veterans, as determined by the legislature. This proposal will be sent to the next legislative session (the One Hundred Fifteenth General Assembly) and must be published according to constitutional requirements, including posting on the Secretary of State's and General Assembly's official websites, before it can be considered further.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/02/2026)

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