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MD HB1159
MD HB1159State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Veterans' and Fraternal Organizations
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Introduced
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
In Committee
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the Director of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to issue certain fraternal organizations a license for not more than five instant ticket lottery machines; altering the distribution of proceeds from instant ticket lottery machine sales by veterans' organizations; providing for the distribution of proceeds from instant ticket lottery machines sales by fraternal organizations; repealing a requirement that certain veterans' organizations purchase or lease certain machines; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Director of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to issue licenses for up to five instant ticket lottery machines to fraternal organizations, in addition to existing provisions for veterans' organizations. It alters the distribution of proceeds from these machines, with 50% going to veterans' organizations, 20% to the Homelessness Solutions Program to assist veterans and their families, and the remainder being distributed to the fraternal organizations, the Agency, and the Education Trust Fund. The bill also imposes restrictions on the location of these machines, prohibiting them from being placed on or affiliated with college campuses or in student housing. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/22/2024 ) (on 02/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1159?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1159f.pdf |
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