SR7 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hightower

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Supreme Court Opinion, lottery, opinion on Senate Bill 7 of Second Sp. Sess., impact of amending Section 65 of State Constitution

Summary

This Senate resolution asks the Alabama Supreme Court to issue a written opinion on SB7’s constitutional impact, specifically whether amending Section 65 to authorize a state lottery would remove Alabama’s general gambling ban and potentially legalize casino-style gaming.

What This Bill Does

It requests the Supreme Court to provide a written opinion on a constitutional question about SB7 and the proposed amendment to Section 65. The question asks whether authorizing a state-operated lottery would remove the state’s general ban on gambling or gaming and potentially legalize casino-style gaming, with or without further legislative action. It also requires the Senate Secretary to share true copies of SB7 and this request with the Clerk of the Supreme Court for consideration.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Senate/Legislature – seeks legal guidance from the Supreme Court to understand constitutional implications of SB7 and a potential amendment to the state constitution.
• Alabama Supreme Court – asked to issue a written constitutional opinion answering the question and informing the Legislature.

Key Provisions

• Request for a written Supreme Court opinion on SB7 and the proposed constitutional amendment to Section 65.
• Specific constitutional question: would amending Article IV, Section 65 to authorize a state-operated lottery remove the general ban on gambling or gaming and potentially legalize casino-style gaming, with or without further legislative action?
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide true copies of SB7 and this request to the Clerk of the Supreme Court for consideration.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative