SB0452Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-4-803 and Section 71-4-806, relative to the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act.
Introduced by Becky Massey, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, removes the restriction that earnings in an achieving a better life experience account may only be expended for a student's education expenses; redefines "disability certification" and "eligible individual" to have the same meaning as in the Internal Revenue Code and all rules and regulations released by the United States treasury. - Amends TCA Section 71-4-803 and Section 71-4-806.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 340
May 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · April 14, 2025
32
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
32 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/18/2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/14/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 340
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