Bill
H 395
Overview: H 395, An Act regulating lottery funding. Accompanied a study order, see H4733. Introduced on March 10, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to establish
Overview: H 395, An Act regulating lottery funding. Accompanied a study order, see H4733. Introduced on March 10, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to establish new regulations and oversight for the state's lottery program, with the goal of ensuring the responsible and transparent use of lottery funds.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the lottery commission to submit an annual report detailing lottery revenues, prizes paid, and administrative expenses
- Mandates that a minimum of 50% of lottery revenues be allocated to prize payouts
- Prohibits the use of lottery funds for any purpose other than education, infrastructure, or public services
- Establishes an independent oversight board to monitor lottery operations and spending
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact the state lottery commission, which would be subject to the new reporting and spending requirements. Lottery players and the general public would also be affected, as the changes aim to provide more transparency and accountability around the use of lottery funds.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been accompanied by a study order, H4733, which suggests that further legislative action may be pending before the bill can be considered for passage.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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