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HB 1332

Lottery proceeds; divert to fund PERS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Hank Zuber

Mississippi bill would redirect lottery proceeds to Public Employees' Retirement System funding, affecting education and other lottery-dependent programs.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1332

Legislative bill overview

HB 1332 would redirect a portion of Mississippi's lottery proceeds to fund the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) instead of allowing those revenues to flow to their current designated purposes. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, after being referred to the State Affairs committee in January.

Why is this important

PERS is a significant unfunded liability for Mississippi, and redirecting lottery revenue could help shore up pension obligations for public employees. However, lottery proceeds are typically already allocated to specific programs (often education), so this diversion would require those programs to absorb budget cuts or find alternative funding sources.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget reallocation: Lottery funds currently support specific budget lines (often K-12 education); diverting them would either reduce those programs or require lawmakers to find replacement funding
  • PERS sustainability debate: Whether dedicating lottery proceeds to PERS is the most effective long-term solution versus comprehensive pension reform or contribution adjustments
  • Competing priorities: Public education advocates and other beneficiaries of lottery revenue would likely oppose losing this funding stream

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

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