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MO HJR29

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/17/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment modifying section 39(b) of article III regarding the state lottery, to be voted on at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2012

  • Requires the State Lottery Commission to develop and begin selling a "Veterans Lottery Ticket" no later than July 1, 2013, with all net proceeds deposited solely in the veterans' commission capital improvements trust fund

  • Modifies the lottery proceeds distribution so that net proceeds from the Veterans Lottery Ticket are directed to veterans' programs instead of education, while other lottery revenues continue to fund elementary, secondary, and higher education

  • Maintains existing lottery requirements including a minimum of 45 percent payout to prize winners and establishment of a five-member State Lottery Commission appointed by the governor with senate approval

  • Updates commission member qualifications to use gender-neutral language ("or her" in addition to "his") for appointment and residency requirements

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the State Lottery Commission to develop and sell a Veterans Lottery Ticket to suport the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund

Last Action

Placed on Informal Calendar

5/2/2011

Committee Referrals

Ways And Means And Fiscal Oversight3/31/2011
Fiscal Review3/16/2011
Rules3/1/2011
Veterans2/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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