SB 150 — 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 — (S) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 in Alaska and creates the Alaska State Lottery Board to oversee its administration and operations.
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AS 05
Chapter 18. State Lotteries.
This introduces a new chapter in Alaska statutes specifically dedicated to state lotteries.
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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 establishes a dedicated board for overseeing state lotteries.
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AS 05.18.010
The board consists of five members appointed by the governor and confirmed by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session.
This specifies how members of the lottery board are appointed.
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AS 05.18.010
Members of the board serve staggered terms of three years.
This provides a term length for board members.
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AS 05.18.010
A member of the board may not have a pecuniary interest in a contract or agreement entered into by the board or the director.
This introduces a conflict of interest provision for board members.
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AS 05.18.020
The board shall meet at least quarterly at the call of the chair.
This mandates a minimum frequency for board meetings.
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AS 05.18.030
The board shall enter into contracts and agreements necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
This grants the board the power to enter contracts necessary for conducting lottery operations.
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AS 05.18.030
The board shall report to the governor and the legislature all state lottery revenue, multi-state lottery revenue, prize disbursement, and other expenses;
This establishes a requirement for financial transparency and reporting.
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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 director to hire retail sales agents for lottery ticket sales.
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AS 05.18.110
An applicant to be an agent under contract with the director shall apply on a form provided by the board.
This sets a formal application process for potential lottery agents.
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AS 05.18.120
The director shall, after a hearing, suspend or cancel the contract of an agent who violates AS 05.18.320.
This allows for enforcement actions against agents who violate regulations.
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AS 05.18.130
Each agent shall deposit to the credit of the state in a bank designated by the director all money received by the agent from the sale of lottery tickets.
This mandates the proper handling and deposit of lottery funds by agents.
Action History
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(S) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
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(S) L&C, FIN
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(S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
Sponsors
- Kelly Merrick · Cosponsor
- James Kaufman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (63)
63 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 150?
- SB 150 is sponsored by Kelly Merrick (R) and James Kaufman (R).
- What is the current status of SB 150?
- This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). 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.
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