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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, among other requirements, drawings for the state lottery must be witnessed by an independent certified public accountant, and any equipment used for the drawing must generally be inspected by an independent certified public accountant and a Department of Revenue employee before and after the drawing. This bill repeals the above requirements for drawings of the state lottery and creates the following requirements: 1. The drawings must be random selections of the winning results. DOR may employ mechanical, electrical, or computerized drawing methods to make the selections. 2. At least annually, for any drawings conducted, DOR must contract with an independent firm to perform an audit of the drawing processes and review technologies employed by DOR, security procedures, computer and systems security, and randomly selected drawings. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill changes the requirements for state lottery drawings by removing the need for an independent certified public accountant to witness drawings and inspect equipment, and instead mandates that drawings must be random selections, allowing the Department of Revenue (DOR) to use mechanical, electrical, or computerized methods. Furthermore, the bill requires the DOR to annually contract with an independent firm to audit the drawing processes, review the technologies used, security procedures, computer systems, and randomly selected drawings, ensuring ongoing oversight of the lottery's integrity.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
David Armstrong (R)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 03/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab907 |
| AB907 ROCP for Committee on Agriculture and Revenue | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/agriculture_and_revenue/1977965.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB907: Fiscal Estimate From DOR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab907/ab907_dor.pdf |
| AB907 ROCP for Committee on Consumer Protection | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/consumer_protection/1968973.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB907.pdf |
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