The gambling bill was defeated. What happened and what’s next?
The issue might not be dead just yet.
March 10, 2021
gambling bill
Senate rejects Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bill
Sen. Del Marsh's gambling bill failed to get the 21 votes needed to pass the Senate
March 10, 2021
Senate is expected to take up Marsh’s gambling bill this week
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama.
March 9, 2021
Will Legislature allow Alabamians to vote on gambling revenue for state?
"Hopefully, the legislature will see fit to allow the people of Alabama the right to vote."
March 3, 2021
Sources: More ‘tribe-friendly’ gambling bill on the way
On Wednesday, numerous lawmakers told APR that they had been informed by lobbyists working for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians that Senate President Del Marsh was expected to sponsor a “more tribe-friendly” gambling bill after meeting with PCI leaders. That bill would counter one offered on Tuesday by Sen. Jim McClendon. Oddly, Marsh is … Continued
March 21, 2019