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MS HB58
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Massengill
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AI Summary
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Redirects all net lottery proceeds to the State Highway Fund for construction, repair, renovation and maintenance of state highways and bridges, effective July 1, 2025.
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Removes the sunset date (June 30, 2028) that previously limited lottery highway funding, making the arrangement permanent.
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Directs gaming fees collected from sports betting wagers to the State Highway Fund for highway and bridge repair and maintenance rather than other state funds.
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Prioritizes lottery and gaming proceeds for matching federal highway infrastructure funds authorized after September 1, 2018.
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Eliminates the previous provision that transferred lottery proceeds exceeding $80 million annually to the Education Enhancement Fund.
Legislative Description
Lottery and gaming proceeds; revise to distribute to the State Highway Fund.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025