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Lottery fails on procedural vote, leadership trying to save it

The Alabama House of Representatives rejected the lottery bill on its first procedural vote on Tuesday before any amendments could be introduced or final passage even discussed, Senate Bill 220 is sponsored by State Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore. It is being carried in the House by State Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark. Clouse said SB220 would … Continued

May 22, 2019

A list of Poarch Creek’s donations ahead of lottery vote

A paper-only lottery bill will be debated on the floor of the House on Tuesday. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians have opposed legislation that would allow others to compete with their gaming operation in the state. The measure before the House is Senate Bill 220 sponsored by State Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore. The bill … Continued

May 20, 2019

House Committee approves lottery bill

On Wednesday, the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee gave a favorable report to a constitutional amendment that would create a state lottery in Alabama. Gambling is prohibited by the Alabama 1901 Constitution, so passing a lottery requires amending the Constitution. Senate Bill 220 is sponsored by State Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore. The bill was … Continued

May 16, 2019

Lottery bill to be considered in committee this week

The lottery bill is expected to be voted on in committee this week. AL.com has reported the vote would take place in committee Tuesday, but later reporting by the Alabama Daily News stated that the vote would be Wednesday afternoon in the House Tourism and Economic Development Committee. As of press time, the legislature is … Continued

May 14, 2019

Heated lottery debate revealed the secrets of the Alabama Legislature

In the debate Thursday in the Alabama Senate over a proposed lottery bill, there was one conversation that stood out. Yeah, there were plenty of arguments and creative amendments pushed. There were angry senators and accusations of nefarious intentions tossed around. But the back and forth between Sen. Bobby Singleton and Sen. Greg Albritton, the … Continued

April 26, 2019

Lottery bill gets favorable report from Senate Committee

The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee voted on Tuesday to give a favorable report to a bill that would create a constitutional amendment allowing voters to decide whether or not they wanted to have a state lottery. Senate Bill 220 is sponsored by Republican Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore. SB220 specifies that a lottery would be … Continued

April 24, 2019