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AL HB16
Bill
Status
2/7/2017
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Boyd
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Alabama requiring any tribal compact negotiated by the Governor under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to be ratified by three-fifths of all members elected to each house of the Legislature before becoming effective.
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Requires consideration of any tribal gaming compact to originate in the House of Representatives.
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Amendment becomes valid upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in an election held under Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901.
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Election official must assign a ballot number and display the amendment description on the ballot with "Yes" and "No" voting options.
Legislative Description
Gaming, tribal compact for gaming, legislative ratification required, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
2/7/2017