MO HJR65

Submits a constitutional amendment to Missouri voters for the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2014 (or special election called by the governor)

Repeals and replaces Section 39(b) of Article III of the Missouri Constitution regarding the state lottery and lottery proceeds fund

Expands the allowable uses of the Lottery Proceeds Fund to include public institutions of "early childhood, elementary, secondary and higher education" (adds "early childhood" to existing language)

Maintains existing lottery framework including the five-member State Lottery Commission appointed by the governor, minimum 45% prize payout requirement, and other operational provisions

Lottery proceeds continue to be excluded from "total state revenues" and state government expense calculations under Article X of the constitution