An Act regulating lottery funding
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to regulate how funds from the Massachusetts state lottery are distributed to specific cities and towns. It seeks to ensure that lottery revenue is directed towards communities that need it most, as determined by the state. The bill was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing lottery funding regulations.
Key provisions
- Directs lottery funds to designated cities and towns.
- Establishes criteria for selecting eligible communities.
- Requires the Department of Revenue to oversee the distribution of lottery funds.
- Authorizes a study related to lottery funding (linked to H4733).
Who is affected
- Massachusetts cities and towns
- The Department of Revenue
- Lottery players
Notable changes
- Specifies a focus on distributing lottery revenue to particular communities.
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