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AL HB263
Bill
Status
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Knight
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal Section 65 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901, which currently prohibits the Legislature from authorizing lotteries or gift enterprises.
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Amendment becomes valid upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in accordance with Sections 284, 285, and 287 of the Alabama Constitution.
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Election shall be held under state election laws with ballot number assignment by election officials.
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Ballot shall display the description: "Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to repeal Section 65 of the Constitution, which prohibits the Legislature from enacting any legislation authorizing lotteries or gift enterprises" with Yes/No voting options.
Legislative Description
Lotteries, prohibition against repealed, Section 65 (Section 65 Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Economic Development and Tourism
2/18/2016