SB421 Summary

• Proposes a local constitutional amendment for Macon County to allow bingo games authorized under Amendment 744 to be played on electronic machines, not just paper.

• Exempts bingo games authorized by this amendment from sections 8-1-150 and 13A-12-20 through 13A-12-30 of the Alabama Code when operated under rules adopted by the Sheriff of Macon County.

• Defines bingo as a game of chance with prizes awarded based on designated numbers or symbols on a card conforming to randomly selected numbers or symbols, playable on any machine or device.

• Schedules a voter referendum on the proposed amendment for the March 2020 primary election in accordance with Alabama constitutional requirements.

• Requires election officials to assign a ballot number and present the amendment description with yes/no voting options on the election ballot.