HB54 Alabama 2016 1st Special Session Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Harper

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Lotteries, Legislature authorized to provide by general law, const. amend

Summary

HB54 would let Alabama create a state lottery run by the Legislature, with net proceeds split 61.5% to the General Fund and 38.5% to the Education Trust Fund if voters approve.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Constitution would be amended to allow a lottery to be established or authorized by the Legislature under general law. The lottery would cover its own operating costs and prizes first; the remaining money would be split into 61.5% to the State General Fund and 38.5% to the Education Trust Fund. The change would go to voters at the next statewide general election for approval.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who might buy lottery tickets and could win prizes (participation and prize outcomes depend on the lottery).
• State government and public funding, including the General Fund and the Education Trust Fund, which would receive the net lottery proceeds and oversee lottery administration.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Legislature to establish or provide for a lottery to be operated on behalf of the state under general law, despite current constitutional prohibition.
• Requires that net lottery proceeds be divided after admin and prize expenses: 61.5% to the State General Fund and 38.5% to the Education Trust Fund.

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