HB422 Summary

• Proposes a local constitutional amendment for Macon County to expand bingo gaming authorized under Amendment 744 to include electronic machines.

• Allows bingo games to be played on electronic machines authorized by the National Indian Gaming Commission under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. §2701 et seq.) and operated by Native American tribes in Alabama.

• Exempts bingo games authorized by this amendment from specified sections of Alabama Code (8-1-150, 13A-12-20 through 13A-12-30) relating to gambling regulations.

• Provides that the Macon County Sheriff retains authority to adopt rules for licensing and operation of bingo games, including those on electronic devices.

• Requires an election on the proposed amendment to be held in accordance with Section 284.01 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.