An Act regulating lottery funding
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to regulate how lottery funds are distributed to cities and towns in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that lottery revenue is directed to communities in need, potentially prioritizing those with higher poverty rates or other specific challenges. The bill’s specific details regarding allocation criteria and funding amounts are not outlined in the available text. It was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Regulates the distribution of lottery funding.
- Potentially prioritizes funding for cities and towns with greater needs.
- The bill’s specific allocation criteria are not detailed.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Lottery players
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to shift the current lottery funding model.
- It introduces a mechanism for prioritizing funding based on community needs.
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