TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 23, 2025

Gov. Bill Lee has signed Tennessee’s $59.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 into law. The spending plan passed with bipartisan support and includes the reallocation of approximately $180 million from the governor’s proposed budget amendment to fund legislative priorities. It also provides an additional $17 million to support the state’s new Plan for Indigent Representation, aimed at improving the legal defense system for Tennesseans who cannot afford an attorney.