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HB 2080

Lottery, Corporation - As introduced, vacates and reconstitutes the board of directors of the Tennessee education lottery corporation; requires certain information maintained by the corporation to be subject to a public records request; terminates the lottery corporation on June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 10 and Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mary Littleton

HB 2080 requires Tennessee's education lottery to close by 2030, mandates public access to its records, and immediately replaces its board of directors.

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2080

Legislative bill overview

HB 2080 would dissolve Tennessee's education lottery corporation by June 30, 2030, while immediately reconstituting its board of directors and making the corporation's records subject to public disclosure requests. The bill amends state law to establish this sunset provision and transparency requirements for the lottery entity that currently funds education programs.

Why is this important

The Tennessee Education Lottery generates hundreds of millions in revenue for education funding, so eliminating it would require identifying alternative funding sources or accepting reduced education budgets. The transparency requirement would expose lottery operations and financial data to public scrutiny, fundamentally changing how the corporation operates. This represents a major policy shift affecting both education financing and government accountability.

Potential points of contention

  • Education funding gap: Eliminating lottery revenue (~$300+ million annually) without a replacement funding mechanism could significantly impact education programs, scholarships, and school operations
  • Implementation timeline: A 2030 sunset date provides limited transition time for legislature to identify alternative revenue sources or restructure education funding
  • Public records scope: The bill doesn't clarify which specific information becomes public, potentially exposing proprietary business operations, vendor contracts, or strategic planning that could harm lottery competitiveness
  • Board replacement motives: Immediately reconstituting the board while terminating the corporation raises questions about whether this is procedural reform or ideological opposition to lottery funding

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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