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AL HB151
AL HB151Proposed constitutional amendment; Alabama Gaming Commission, established to regulate, license, and tax certain limited forms of gaming activity and stop unlawful gaming activity; compact with PCI, authorized; local bingo provisions, repealed
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Introduced
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
In Committee
04/30/2024
04/30/2024
Crossed Over
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Regular Session 2024
Bill Summary
Proposed constitutional amendment; Alabama Gaming Commission, established to regulate, license, and tax certain limited forms of gaming activity and stop unlawful gaming activity; compact with PCI, authorized; local bingo provisions, repealed
AI Summary
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the Alabama Gaming Commission, which would be responsible for regulating, licensing, and taxing certain limited forms of gaming activity, such as an official state lottery, casino-style games at up to seven locally approved licensed gaming establishments, sports wagering, traditional raffles, and traditional paper bingo. The bill also authorizes the Governor to negotiate and execute a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to regulate gaming activities on tribal land. Additionally, the bill repeals certain local provisions of the Constitution of Alabama related to bingo and charitable bingo.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Albritton to Concur In and Adopt Conf Rpt - Adopted Roll Call 891 (on 04/30/2024)
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