HB 239 is sponsored by THOMPSON, Bryce Edgmon (N), and Louise Stutes (R).

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Alaska 31st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 I · 1 R cosponsors

HB 239 — An Act establishing a state lottery; providing for participation in multi-state lotteries; establishing the Alaska State Lottery Board in the Department of Revenue; relating to confidentiality of information regarding lottery winners; requiring background investigations by the Department of Public Safety; and providing for an effective date.

Last action February 25, 2020 — (H) Minutes (HSTA)

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

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The bill establishes a state lottery and creates the Alaska State Lottery Board in the Department of Revenue to administer it.

AS 05

Chapter 18. State Lotteries

This adds a new chapter to the Alaska Statutes to regulate state lotteries.
AS 05.18.010

The Alaska State Lottery Board is established in the Department of Revenue for the purpose of generating revenue for the state by conducting a state lottery and facilitating participation in multi-state lotteries.

This creates the Alaska State Lottery Board to oversee the operations of the state lottery.
AS 05.18.030

The board shall... conduct the state lottery; and facilitate participation in multi-state lotteries.

This defines the specific duties of the Alaska State Lottery Board.
AS 05.18.020

The board shall meet at least quarterly at the call of the chair, at the request of a majority of the members, or at a regularly scheduled time set by the board.

This mandates regular meetings for the Alaska State Lottery Board to ensure oversight.
AS 05.18.050(d)

The board may not employ a person who has been convicted, including conviction based on a guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere, of an offense listed in AS 05.18.010(e)(1).

This establishes hiring restrictions for the board to promote integrity.
AS 05.18.060

The director shall supervise the operation and administration of the state and multi-state lotteries;

This assigns supervisory duties to the executive director of the board.
AS 05.18.070

The director or the board may subpoena witnesses and documents in a matter over which the board has jurisdiction, control, or supervision.

This grants the board and director the authority to subpoena necessary information.
AS 05.18.100

The director may enter into a contract on behalf of the board with a person who is qualified under AS 05.18.110 to be a lottery retail sales agent.

This allows the board to contract with agents for lottery ticket sales.
AS 05.18.110

A person who wishes to be a lottery retail sales agent must meet specific qualifications.

This specifies qualification requirements for lottery retail sales agents.

Action History

February 25, 2020
(H) Minutes (HSTA)
February 25, 2020
(H) Heard & Held
February 25, 2020
(H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:00 PM GRUENBERG 120
February 18, 2020
(H) Minutes (HSTA)
February 18, 2020
(H) Heard & Held
February 18, 2020
(H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:00 PM GRUENBERG 120
February 14, 2020
(H) COSPONSOR(S): EDGMON, STUTES
February 05, 2020
(H) Referred to STATE AFFAIRS
February 05, 2020
(H) STA, FIN
February 05, 2020
(H) Read the first time - REFERRALS

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 62 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

THOMPSON

Co-sponsors (2)

Bryce Edgmon N
Louise Stutes R

Not signed on (62)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 239?: HB 239 is sponsored by THOMPSON, Bryce Edgmon (N), and Louise Stutes (R).
What is the current status of HB 239?: This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 239?: Track HB 239 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 239
Jurisdiction: Alaska
Session: 31st Legislature (2019-2020)
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 05, 2020
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: THOMPSON

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