HB209 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 65 of the Alabama Constitution to establish an Alabama Lottery, repealing the existing prohibition on lotteries and gift enterprises.

• Creates an Alabama Lottery Corporation to administer, operate, and regulate the lottery, with specific powers and composition to be defined by general law.

• Establishes the Lottery Trust Fund in the State Treasury to receive net proceeds from the lottery after payment of administrative expenses and prizes.

• Dedicates all net lottery proceeds exclusively to provide scholarships for Alabama A/B Honor Roll students attending public two- or four-year colleges located in Alabama.

• Authorizes the Alabama Lottery Corporation to enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions and conduct games of chance approved by the Corporation, including lottery ticket sales.

• Preserves existing legal activities including pari-mutuel betting and bingo, and gives the amendment precedence over conflicting state laws.