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AL SB318
Bill
Status
3/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Garlan Gudger
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AI Summary
SB318 Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 65 of the Alabama Constitution to establish an Alabama Lottery, overriding the current prohibition on lotteries and gift enterprises.
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Authorizes the sale of instant lottery tickets and non-instant lottery games (including multi-state games and reciprocal agreements with other states), while explicitly excluding video lottery terminals, mobile/Internet-based games, and casino-style games.
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Directs lottery proceeds first to administration and operating expenses including all prize payments, then allocates $500,000 annually to compulsive gambling programs, with remaining funds dedicated to postsecondary scholarship programs and mental health resources in public schools.
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Requires the Legislature to enact general laws to regulate and implement the lottery's control, management, and operation.
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Special election on the second Tuesday in September 2021 for voter approval, with ballot language describing the lottery establishment and revenue allocation purposes.
Legislative Description
Lottery, authorized, distribution of proceeds for postsecondary scholarships and mental health services in public schools, implementation by general law, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Tourism
3/9/2021