AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, in the administration, operation and maintenance of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB6005 is a bill that allocates funding for the state's government operations for the fiscal years starting July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. It covers expenses for various branches of government, including legislative, executive, and judicial functions, as well as state aid and capital projects. The bill also includes provisions for emergency funding and makes adjustments to previous appropriations.

TN HB6005 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by William Lamberth (R), currently “Passed” since February 25, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 258 of them sponsored by William Lamberth.

The key recorded vote (House, January 29, 2025) ended 21–5 and passed.

Supporters of HB6005 would emphasize that the bill ensures the state government has the necessary funds to operate effectively and meet its obligations. They might highlight the importance of maintaining services and support for citizens during the upcoming fiscal years, as well as the proactive approach to managing state finances.

Critics of HB6005 may argue that the bill represents unnecessary spending and could lead to budgetary constraints in the future. They might express concerns about the lack of transparency in how funds are allocated and whether all appropriations are truly necessary for the state's operations.

The analysis of HB6005, which focuses on state appropriations for government operations, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, William Lamberth, and the bill's subject matter. Lamberth's personal financial interests primarily lie in the legal field, with roles as an attorney and partner at a law firm, as well as ownership of a consulting business. However, these interests do not intersect with the financial appropriations outlined in the bill, which is aimed at funding state government functions rather than impacting any specific financial sector or industry in which Lamberth has a vested interest.

Additionally, while Lamberth serves on various boards and has community involvement, these roles do not present any financial gain that would be directly influenced by the appropriations made in HB6005. The absence of direct overlaps between his personal financial interests and the bill's focus on state funding indicates a low risk of conflict. Therefore, the potential for personal financial gain through this legislation appears minimal, supporting a low risk assessment.

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

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Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.