HJR0146Introduced in the House
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to lotteries.
Introduced by Ryan Williams, District 42
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to authorize local boards of education to approve lotteries conducted by nonprofit school support organizations; requires that the net proceeds of the lottery’s revenues be allocated to the local education agency to be used for educational or extracurricular purposes.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal. in Finance, Ways and Means Committee
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · April 8, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Jason Zachary | 14 | Yes |
| Mark Cochran | 23 | Yes |
| Ryan Williams | 42 | Yes |
| Lee Reeves | 65 | Yes |
| Kip Capley | 71 | Yes |
| Johnny Shaw | 80 | Yes |
| Jesse Chism | 85 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/4/2025
Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/11/2025
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/18/2025
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/25/2025
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/25/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/2/2025
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/9/2025
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/9/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the Constitutional Amendment Calendar
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/1/2026
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to 4/8/2026
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/14/2026
Taken off notice for cal. in Finance, Ways and Means Committee
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