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AL HB1

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2020

AI Summary

  • Proposes a local constitutional amendment to Macon County allowing bingo authorized under Amendment 744 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.).

  • Authorizes Native American tribes operating in Alabama to operate electronic bingo machines in Macon County in accordance with rules adopted by the Sheriff of Macon County.

  • Exempts bingo games authorized by this amendment from Alabama Code sections 8-1-150, 13A-12-20 through 13A-12-27, and 13A-12-30 relating to gambling offenses.

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

  • Specifies ballot language describing the amendment for voter consideration with Yes/No options.

Legislative Description

Macon Co., bingo, may be played on electronic machines authorized by the National Indian Gaming Commission, const. amend.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Economic Development and Tourism

2/4/2020

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Tourism2/4/2020

Full Bill Text

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