House Joint Resolution 146, sponsored by Williams, proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution to allow local boards of education the authority to approve lottery-type events conducted by nonprofit school support organizations. The resolution emphasizes the need for additional funding to enhance educational programs and extracurricular activities within school districts, arguing that such lotteries could provide significant financial support for these initiatives.

The proposed amendment would enable the net proceeds from these lotteries to be allocated to local education agencies specifically for educational or extracurricular purposes. The resolution calls for the amendment to be referred to the next General Assembly and mandates that it be published by the Secretary of State on official websites to ensure public awareness and transparency regarding the proposed changes to the state constitution.