An Act relative to apportionment of lottery revenues
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses how the state apportions revenue generated from the Massachusetts state lottery. It seeks to establish a more equitable distribution of lottery funds across the Commonwealth, specifically focusing on directing a greater share of revenue to communities with lower median household incomes. The bill proposes a revised apportionment formula that prioritizes these areas. This aims to support local services and economic development in underserved communities.
Key provisions
- Establishes a revised formula for apportioning lottery revenues.
- Prioritizes revenue distribution to communities with lower median household incomes.
- Directs a significant portion of lottery revenue to these designated communities.
- The revenue apportionment will be calculated using a single sales factor.
- The bill is intended to address existing inequities in lottery revenue distribution.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts communities
- Lottery players
- State government
- Local governments (receiving lottery funds)
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Revises the current lottery revenue apportionment formula.
- Introduces a focus on distributing revenue to communities with lower median household incomes.
- Potentially shifts funding priorities within the state.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Judith A. Garcia
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