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AL SB380
Bill
Status
3/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Roger Bedford
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AI Summary
SB380 Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize bingo games and bingo technologic aids in Alabama, with games played on a 5x5 grid with two or more players competing for prizes.
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Creates a 5-member State Gaming Commission appointed by the Governor, Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and Chief Justice (with Senate confirmation) to license and regulate all bingo operations.
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Levies a tax on bingo revenue of at least 25 percent, with proceeds dedicated to the Education Trust Fund, state Medicaid program, senior programs, intellectual disability services, and county distributions of at least 5 percent of bingo revenue.
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Prohibits bingo licensees and license applicants from making campaign contributions to public officials authorized to appoint State Gaming Commission members; Commission members subject to Alabama Ethics Law and Open Meetings Act.
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Calls for an Extraordinary Legislative Session on the fourth Tuesday in January 2011 for no more than 12 legislative days to enact general laws implementing the amendment provisions.
Legislative Description
Bingo, conduct and operation of authorized, State Gaming Commission, established to regulate and enforce, subject to Ethics Law and Open Meetings Act, levy of tax and license fees authorized, distrib. determined by Legislature, certain campaign contributions prohibited, Special Legislative Session for implementation, notice, const. amend. (2010-20730)
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Further Consideration
4/21/2010