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Bill Summary · SSB 1035

Summary of SSB 1035 - Iowa Lottery Act

Bill Number: SSB 1035
Renumbered as: SF 306
Introduced On: January 22, 2025
Status: Committee report approving bill
Classification: Proposed Bill
Subject Areas: Administrative Rules, Gambling, Lotteries, Lottery Division, Management Department, Public Funds, Revenue Department, State Lottery

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SSB 1035 is to amend existing regulations governing the Iowa Lottery. The bill aims to enhance the integrity and security of lottery operations while updating employment and purchasing restrictions related to lottery activities.

Key Provisions

  1. Employment Restrictions:

    • The bill removes the prohibition against hiring individuals convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude for lottery-related employment.
    • It grants the director of the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) discretion to assess the relevance of other criminal convictions when making employment decisions.

  2. Purchasing Restrictions:

    • Expands the list of individuals prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets or claiming prizes. This includes state officers or employees who provide services to the IDR and have access to confidential information that could compromise lottery integrity.

  3. Open Records Exceptions:

    • Adds ticket order history, ticket inventory, and other records that could impact the security and fairness of lottery games to the list of exceptions to open records requests under Iowa Code chapter 22.

  4. Lottery Security Staff:

    • Updates the requirements for lottery security staff to include investigators who support the lottery division, along with an update to the activities these investigators perform.

  5. Revenue Estimation:

    • Clarifies that the prohibition against including lottery revenues in fiscal year revenue estimates applies only to general fund estimates. It specifies that this does not apply for purposes of revenue estimating conferences.

  6. Transfer of Lottery Proceeds:

    • The bill maintains the requirement for the administrator of the Iowa Lottery to transfer proceeds from the lottery fund to the general fund within 30 days following the end of each quarter.

Impact

The changes proposed in SSB 1035 would primarily affect:
- Lottery Employees: The bill broadens the pool of potential employees by allowing those with certain criminal convictions to be considered for employment.
- State Officials: It imposes stricter regulations on state officials and employees regarding lottery participation, enhancing the integrity of lottery operations.
- Public Transparency: By modifying open records laws, the bill aims to protect sensitive information related to lottery security, potentially limiting public access to certain records.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 22, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the State Government Committee.
  • February 4, 2025: Subcommittee meeting held.
  • February 5, 2025: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
  • February 12, 2025: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 306.

This summary provides an overview of SSB 1035, outlining its intent, key provisions, and potential impacts on the Iowa Lottery and its stakeholders.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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