CA SB1442

Director must conduct a study by August 1, 2021, to determine the optimal prize payout rate that maximizes funding to public education, with recalculation required at least every five years.

Commission must use the optimal prize payout rate to set the lottery's budget beginning with fiscal year 2022–23, consistent with existing revenue allocation formulas.

Director must annually demonstrate and document a positive return on investment for any advertising programs that award free tickets to the public, including metrics such as brand strength, customer acquisition, ticket sales, and profits.

Commission must develop and publish procurement procedures by August 1, 2021, explaining how it determines which contracts for goods and services are exempt from competitive bidding, and make these procedures publicly available on its website.