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TennesseeSB 1723114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 10 and Title 49, relative to the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation.

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Signed by Governor

Lottery, Corporation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

More public access to Tennessee lottery

Beginning July 1, 2026, lottery chief executive or president records become public, covering hiring, employment, retention, performance reviews, pay, and contracts. Protected personal identifying details remain confidential and are removed as required by law. The corporation must follow state-agency public-records and public-meetings rules, subject to the remaining statutory exceptions. Copies of audits by the state comptroller or an independent certified public accountant must go to designated state officials. Recipients include the governor, both legislative speakers, relevant state-and-local-government and finance committee chairs, the state treasurer, and the comptroller when applicable.

New board leads Tennessee's lottery

Beginning July 1, 2026, a nine-member board replaces the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation's existing board. The governor, Senate speaker, and House speaker each appoint three directors, with professional, geographic, and demographic diversity required. Each appointing official assigns one initial term each of two, three, and four years; later terms last four years. Directors begin serving upon appointment, but their terms are measured from July 1, 2026. Each serves at the appointing official's pleasure, and vacancies follow the same appointment process. The board meets at least quarterly; five directors form a quorum, and action requires a majority of those present. Directors receive no pay but receive daily expense allowances and travel reimbursement under state rules. The board selects its officers and can delegate duties to directors, the chief executive, or other staff and agents. Existing contracts and obligations continue without interruption, and the corporation remains independent except where the law provides otherwise. Administrative provisions take effect when the act becomes law.

Tighter limits for Tennessee lottery directors

Beginning July 1, 2026, lottery directors and their immediate families cannot have conflicting financial interests when directors are appointed. This restriction also covers the two years before appointment, including interests in major procurement contracts or participating retailers. A director can hold an incidental interest of no more than 1% of a participating retailer's outstanding stock. Directors also cannot give campaign contributions to candidates for governor or the General Assembly.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • Todd Gardenhire

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 96 • No: 38

House vote • 4/21/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026

Yes: 60 • No: 28

Senate vote • 4/20/2026

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/20/2026

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Yes: 3 • No: 4

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