SB421 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Macon Co., bingo, may be played on electronic machines authorized by the National Indian Gaming Commission, const. amend.

Summary

This bill would let Macon County voters approve a local constitutional change to allow bingo to be played on electronic machines.

What This Bill Does

It proposes a local constitutional amendment to permit the bingo authorized by Amendment 744 to be played on electronic machines. The Sheriff of Macon County would set licensing and operation rules for these electronic bingo games, and certain state bingo rules would not apply if the games are operated under the sheriff’s rules. An election in the March 2020 primary would decide whether to adopt the amendment.

Who It Affects

• Macon County residents and visitors who participate in or are affected by bingo games and may have access to electronic bingo in the county
• Bingo operators and the Sheriff of Macon County who license and regulate these games under sheriff-approved rules

Key Provisions

• Authorizes bingo in Macon County to be played on any electronic machine under local rules adopted by the Sheriff (overriding certain state code requirements for these games).
• Requires a local election at the March 2020 primary to approve the amendment, with the ballot description specified.

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