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TN SJR0614
TN SJR0614A 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
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0614&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SJR0614 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SJR0614.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SJR0614.pdf |
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