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MO HJR48
Joint Resolution
Status
5/15/2014
Primary Sponsor
Sheila Solon
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AI Summary
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Submits to Missouri voters in November 2014 a constitutional amendment to modify section 39(b) of article III regarding the state lottery
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Requires the State Lottery Commission to develop and begin selling a "Veterans Lottery Ticket" no later than July 1, 2015, with all net proceeds deposited in the veterans commission capital improvement trust fund
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Modifies the lottery proceeds distribution so that except for veterans lottery ticket proceeds, net lottery revenues after prizes and administrative expenses are appropriated solely for public institutions of elementary, secondary and higher education
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Maintains existing lottery requirements including a minimum 45% of ticket sales awarded as prizes and a five-member State Lottery Commission appointed by the governor with senate confirmation
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Lottery revenues remain excluded from total state revenues and state government expenses under article X of the Missouri Constitution
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the State Lottery Commission to develop and sell a Veterans Lottery Ticket with proceeds to go to the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
5/30/2014