Bill > HB1058

This bill modifies the State Lottery Law to adjust how lottery revenues are allocated and to clarify the lottery's purpose. Specifically, the bill updates the statement of purpose to emphasize generating maximum profits to support senior programs and potentially reduce reliance on other funding sources. The most significant change involves modifying the percentage of lottery revenues dedicated to property tax relief and transit services for seniors. The bill reduces the required percentage of lottery revenues for these purposes from 27% to 25%, then to 20% for fiscal years from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2025, and further reduces it to 10% for fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2025. This adjustment appears designed to provide more flexibility in how lottery funds are used while still maintaining support for senior assistance programs. The bill also explicitly states that the lottery aims to generate maximum profits to sustain or increase funding levels for senior benefits and to mitigate the use of other funds. The changes will take effect immediately, potentially allowing for more dynamic management of lottery revenues in supporting senior services.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1058