HR856 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Supreme Court, opinion of requested regarding licensing, regulating, and taxing of electronic bingo, SB 380, 2010 Reg. Sess.

Summary

HR856 is a House resolution that asks Alabama's Supreme Court to issue written opinions on constitutional questions raised by SB380, a proposed amendment to legalize electronic bingo and establish a state regulatory framework.

What This Bill Does

The resolution requests the Chief Justice and associate justices to provide written opinions on five constitutional questions related to SB380, focusing on how sections 82, 284, and 285 of the Alabama Constitution would apply. It explains SB380 would authorize electronic bingo devices, set taxes and license fees, and create a State Gaming Commission to regulate bingo in Alabama. It also directs the Clerk to transmit copies of SB380 to the Supreme Court for their consideration.

Who It Affects

• Alabama House members and SB380 sponsor, who would need guidance on Section 82's rules about legislators with financial interests and on how the amendment could affect voting and ethics.
• Alabama Supreme Court Justices, who would issue the requested constitutional opinions.
• Alabama voters statewide, who would ultimately see a ballot describing the proposed amendment and rely on clear language to understand what it would authorize.

Key Provisions

• The resolution requests written opinions from the Supreme Court on five constitutional questions related to SB380 and sections 82, 284, and 285 of the Alabama Constitution.
• It outlines SB380 as a proposed constitutional amendment to authorize the conduct of bingo using electronic bingo machines, authorize taxes and license fees, and create a State Gaming Commission to regulate bingo.
• It mandates the Clerk of the House to send true copies of SB380 to the Clerk of the Alabama Supreme Court and transmit the resolution to the Supreme Court for action.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative