SB3 Alabama 2016 1st Special Session Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim McClendon

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Teachers' Retirement System, retirees, one-time lump sum retirement payment in December 2017, approp. from Edu. Trust Fund in Oct. 2017.

Summary

SB3 would propose amending Alabama's constitution to authorize a state lottery, dedicate net proceeds to the General Fund, and create a seven-member Lottery Commission to run it.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the bill would lift the current prohibition on lotteries for the specifically authorized Alabama State Lottery. After paying for administration and prizes, the remaining lottery proceeds would go to the State General Fund to support ordinary government expenses. It would establish the Alabama State Lottery Commission to administer and regulate the lottery, with seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Legislature would pass implementing legislation to set up how the lottery operates and is governed.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who could buy lottery tickets and potentially win prizes.
• Alabama state government, including the General Fund and state departments, which would receive lottery proceeds and oversee the Lottery Commission and implementation.

Key Provisions

• Authorization of an Alabama State Lottery by amending Section 65 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901.
• Lottery proceeds, after operating expenses and prize payments, go to the State General Fund for ordinary government expenses and debt service.
• Establishment of the Alabama State Lottery Commission with seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to administer and regulate the lottery.
• The Legislature must pass implementing legislation to govern the administration, operation, and regulation of the lottery and to implement the constitutional amendment.

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

Subjects

Teachers' Retirement System