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AL SB319
Bill
Status
4/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jim McClendon
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AI Summary
SB319 Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize Alabama Education Lottery and regulate casino-style gaming at six designated locations: Jefferson, Mobile, Macon, Greene, Houston Counties, and Jackson or DeKalb County.
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Creates Alabama Education Lottery Corporation to operate the lottery and Alabama Gaming Commission (7 members) to license, regulate, and supervise all gaming operations through competitive bidding process.
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Imposes 20% tax on net gaming revenues from casino games and sports wagering, with proceeds directed to Gaming Trust Fund for broadband expansion, healthcare services, and mental health services.
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Authorizes sports wagering at covered locations and requires withholding taxes of 5% and 2% on winnings exceeding $1,000 for education and transportation infrastructure programs.
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Requires Governor to negotiate good-faith compact with Poarch Band of Creek Indians for gaming operations on their trust lands, with potential revenue-sharing provisions.
Legislative Description
Gaming, Alabama Education Lottery established, Alabama Education Lottery Corporation and Alabama Gaming Commission estab. to license and regulate gaming, negotiation of compact with Poarch Creek Indians Authority, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Economic Development and Tourism first Substitute Offered
5/4/2021