HI SR65

Urges the Department of Budget and Finance to examine Hawaii's potential participation in Powerball and Mega Millions multistate lottery games and allocation of income to the state general fund.

Requests examination of 13 specific operational and policy areas including licensing agents, ticket pricing, age restrictions, unclaimed prize handling, and liability setoff programs for lottery operations.

Directs examination of whether lottery tickets should be sold using public assistance vouchers or electronic benefits transfer cards from the Department of Human Services.

Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2020 Regular Session convening.

Notes that 44 states generate approximately 1% of state revenue from lotteries, with $66.8 billion in gross revenue nationally in fiscal year 2015 and $21.4 billion in net proceeds after costs.