SB19 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim McClendon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

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

Summary

The bill proposes amending Alabama's constitution to let the Legislature establish and regulate a state lottery under general law.

What This Bill Does

It would replace the current blanket prohibition on lotteries with a two-part structure: Part I keeps the prohibition, while Part II allows the Legislature to establish or provide for a lottery operated for the state's benefit under general-law rules. Any such lottery would be created and governed by future general laws. An election would be held at the next statewide general election to approve or reject the amendment.

Who It Affects

• Alabama voters/residents, who would vote on the constitutional amendment and, if approved, could participate in a future state lottery.
• The Alabama Legislature and state agencies, which would gain authority to establish, regulate, and oversee a lottery under general law.

Key Provisions

• Part I of Section 65 would continue to prohibit lotteries and related activities; Part II would authorize the Legislature to establish or provide for a state lottery under general-law regulations.
• An election to approve the amendment would be held at the next statewide general election, with specified ballot language describing the proposed change.

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