Appropriations - As enacted, makes appropriations sufficient for the payment of any lawful expenses of the first extraordinary session of the 114th General Assembly; makes other appropriations related to such extraordinary session. -

HB 6005 is a state budget bill that allocates funds for Tennessee's 2024-2025 fiscal years, covering state operations and specific programs. It provides $225.8 million annually for Education Freedom Scholarships, $210 million for Hurricane Helene disaster recovery funds (split between interest payments and emergency response), and $20 million to rebuild Hampton High School in Carter County. Additional funds include $240 million for military and disaster relief cost-sharing, $17 million for high-performing schools, and $6.2 million to cover expenses for the 114th General Assembly's extraordinary session. The bill directs state agencies to manage these funds for designated purposes without policy changes.