SB2159Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-4-708, relative to the Tennessee Promise scholarship endowment fund.
Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, caps at $10 million per fiscal year the total amount of funds in the lottery for education account that may be transferred to the Tennessee Promise scholarship special reserve account. - Amends TCA Section 49-4-708.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/13/2026
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · March 30, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 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
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/4/2026
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/30/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
Signed by Senate Speaker
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 975
Effective date(s) 05/13/2026
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