HB13 Alabama 2016 1st Special Session Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Harper

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Firearms, purchase of a firearm with intent to deliver to another person who is prohibited by federal or state law from possessing considered a crime, penalties, Sec. 13A-11-58.1 am'd.

Summary

HB13 would amend Alabama's Constitution to allow the state to establish or authorize a lottery under general laws.

What This Bill Does

It changes Section 65 from an outright ban on lotteries to a framework that lets the Legislature establish or authorize a state lottery under general-law regulations. The amendment creates two parts: Part I keeps the prohibition, while Part II allows a lottery to be operated for the state's benefit under general law. A statewide election will be held to approve the amendment, and if approved, the Legislature would pass general laws to implement and regulate the lottery.

Who It Affects

• Qualified electors voting in Alabama, who will decide by ballot whether to adopt the amendment
• State government and lawmakers who would establish, operate, and regulate a state lottery under general law

Key Provisions

• Part I retains the prohibition on lotteries; Part II allows the Legislature to establish or provide for a lottery for the state’s benefit under general law.
• The amendment must be approved by a majority of qualified electors voting in the next statewide general election to take effect.
• If approved, the Legislature would pass general laws to implement and regulate the lottery, and the lottery would be operated on behalf of and for the benefit of the state.
• The ballot language and description for voters will reflect the substance of the proposed amendment and provide Yes/No choices.

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

Subjects

Firearms