Finance and Administration presents $345.9 million administration amendment; seeds $100 million for Duck River water regionalization

Jim Bryson, commissioner of finance and administration, and his budget team presented the administration amendment to the Finance, Ways and Means Committee on March 25, 2025, outlining $345.9 million in new resources and proposed allocations across health, education, infrastructure and public safety.

Bryson described the package as "plain vanilla," noting the amendment focuses on recurring funds because the state has limited nonrecurring capacity. He told the committee the amendment relies on $30.9 million in recurring revenue and $315 million in nonrecurring sources for a total of $345.9 million.

Why it matters

The amendment contains several multi-million-dollar allocations that affect hospitals, nursing homes, schools, airports and water infrastructure across Tennessee. Members pressed staff for details on distribution and eligibility for several line items; staff agreed to provide follow-up materials and application guidance.

Key figures and sources

- Treasurer's earnings: $200,000,000 (nonrecurring) recognized for the amendment. - Reversion: $115,000,000 (nonrecurring). - ESA hold-harmless expiration: $23,700,000 base reduction added back to recurring funds (the three-year hold-harmless provision has expired). - Total recurring revenue added: $30,900,000; total nonrecurring: $315,000,000; combined: $345,900,000. - Balances after proposed…