HB32 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Beckman

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Alabama Lottery estab., Alabama General Fund Lottery, participation in multi-state lottery games only, constitutional amendment

Summary

HB32 would amend Alabama’s Constitution to establish an Alabama General Fund Lottery that participates only in multi-state lottery games and would require general laws to implement it.

What This Bill Does

If approved, the amendment would create a state lottery whose proceeds go to the State General Fund after paying for administration and prizes. The Legislature would pass laws to establish, regulate, and operate the lottery, which would be limited to multi-state games. The changes would override existing prohibitions on lotteries by enabling a state-run lottery under Part II of the amendment.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who purchase lottery tickets, as the state would offer a General Fund Lottery limited to multi-state games.
• State government and taxpayers, since the lottery would be administered by a state agency and proceeds (after expenses and prizes) would go into the State General Fund.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Alabama General Fund Lottery through a constitutional amendment.
• Limits lottery games to multi-state lottery games only.
• Proceeds first cover lottery administration and prizes; any remaining funds go to the State General Fund.
• Administration of the lottery is handled by a state agency created by the Legislature, with operation and regulation defined by subsequent general laws.
• Requires the Legislature to pass general laws to implement and regulate the lottery.
• An election to approve the amendment is scheduled for November 17, 2015.

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Subjects

Constitutional Amendments