SB507 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Hank Sanders

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Bingo, electronic, computer, or use of other technologic aids, taxed and regulated by Legislature, const. amend.

Summary

This bill would propose a constitutional amendment to let Alabama regulate and tax bingo, including games using electronic or other technological aids, in any location the state approves if voters approve.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Legislature could pass laws authorizing, taxing, and regulating bingo even when electronic or other technologic aids are used, in one or more locations in the state. It would create a regulatory framework for bingo operations and allow the state to collect taxes on bingo activities. The amendment would override conflicting laws or constitutional provisions as needed to enable this regulation.

Who It Affects

• Bingo operators and organizations that run bingo games would be authorized to operate under state regulation and could be subject to taxation.
• Bingo players and the general public in Alabama would be affected by the availability of regulated bingo in more locations and by the taxes that may apply to bingo activities.

Key Provisions

• The Legislature may authorize, tax, and regulate bingo, including when electronic, computer, or other technologic aids are used, in one or more locations in the state.
• Any other law or constitutional provision may be overridden as needed to allow this regulation.
• A statewide election is required to approve the proposed constitutional amendment, with specified ballot language and process.

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Subjects

Constitutional Amendments