SB7 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

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

Summary

SB7 would amend Alabama's constitution to create an Alabama General Fund Lottery limited to multi-state games and funded by the lottery proceeds.

What This Bill Does

It replaces the current ban on lotteries with authority to establish a state lottery aimed at funding the State General Fund. The lottery would be limited to multi-state games and run under general laws created by the Legislature, with administration by a state agency. Proceeds would first cover lottery administration and prizes, with any remaining funds going to the State General Fund, and the measure would require voter approval in a statewide election.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who choose to participate in the new Alabama General Fund Lottery by buying multi-state lottery tickets, potentially increasing state revenue from lottery play.
• State government and public services funded by the State General Fund, which would receive any remaining lottery proceeds after expenses and prizes, with the lottery overseen by a Legislature-established state agency.

Key Provisions

• Establishes an Alabama General Fund Lottery, replacing the current prohibition on lotteries, and limits the lottery to multi-state games.
• Requires the Legislature to pass general laws to create, run, and regulate the lottery and to appoint or designate the administering state agency.
• Specifies that lottery proceeds first pay administration and prize costs, with any remaining funds deposited into the State General Fund.
• Amends Section 65 of the Alabama Constitution and requires approval by a majority of voters in a statewide election for the amendment to take effect.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments