HB6 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Harper

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, able bodied adults without dependents, work requirements imposed to receive benefits

Summary

HB6 would amend Alabama’s Constitution to allow the state to run a lottery and specify how the proceeds would be split between the General Fund and the Education Trust Fund.

What This Bill Does

If voters approve it, the Legislature could establish a lottery operated for the state's benefit under general laws. After paying the lottery's administrative and prize costs, the remaining proceeds would be distributed as 61.5% to the State General Fund and 38.5% to the Education Trust Fund. The amendment would replace the current ban on lotteries with new rules for implementing a state lottery. An election to approve the amendment would be held at the next statewide general election.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who may participate in a new state lottery (ticket buyers) would be affected by its creation and operation.
• The Education Trust Fund and the State General Fund would receive lottery proceeds (38.5% to Education, 61.5% to General Fund) after expenses.

Key Provisions

• Allows the Legislature to establish or provide for a state lottery under general law.
• Net proceeds after administrative and prize costs are 61.5% to the State General Fund and 38.5% to the Education Trust Fund.
• Existing laws that authorize lotteries would be overridden if the amendment is approved (current prohibitions replaced by the new framework).
• An election to approve the amendment will be held at the next statewide general election.

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

Subjects

Food Stamps