HB1863Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 4, Chapter 51 and Title 49, Chapter 4, relative to safeguarding financial aid programs funded using net lottery proceeds.
Introduced by Gary Hicks, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires the Tennessee higher education commission to submit a report to the education and finance committees of the senate and house of representatives identifying any fiscal year, beginning with the 2004 fiscal year, for which net lottery proceeds were insufficient to fully fund certain scholarships and grants, resulting in a pro rata reduction in award amounts or a draw upon the general shortfall reserve subaccount. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 4, Chapter 51 and Title 49, Chapter 4.
Where it stands
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
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