Budget Procedures - As enacted, authorizes, in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, transfers from the Access Tennessee health insurance program fund, created or referenced in the Access Tennessee Act of 2006. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 29; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 58; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Tennessee's FY2025 budget bill authorizes transfers from the Access Tennessee health insurance fund and amends 49 code sections affecting state spending across multiple agencies and programs.

Pub. Ch. 529

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Legislative bill overview

HB 1408 is a comprehensive budget bill for Tennessee's fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, that authorizes transfers from the Access Tennessee health insurance program fund. The bill modifies numerous sections of Tennessee Code across 49 different titles, suggesting it contains multiple budget-related amendments and appropriations beyond just the health insurance fund transfers.

Why is this important

Budget bills directly affect how state government allocates and spends taxpayer money. This bill's broad scope—touching nearly every major area of Tennessee law—means it likely impacts funding for education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and other essential state services for the upcoming fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

Limited transparency on specifics: The bill's description doesn't detail what the Access Tennessee fund transfers will fund or how much money is involved, making it difficult for the public to assess the allocation's merits

Sweeping changes across 49 code titles: The sheer number of amendments suggests significant policy changes bundled into one bill, which may obscure controversial provisions from public scrutiny

Access Tennessee program sustainability: Transferring funds from this health insurance program raises questions about whether the program itself remains adequately funded for its intended beneficiaries