H 434
An Act relative to apportionment of lottery revenues
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Bill overview
This bill aims to change how the state apportions revenue from the lottery. Currently, lottery revenue is divided among various groups, but this legislation proposes a new system based on a ‘single sales factor’ to determine distribution. The goal is to provide a more consistent and transparent method for allocating lottery funds. It seeks to standardize the process of distributing lottery revenue across different sectors.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘single sales factor’ for determining lottery revenue apportionment.
- Applies this factor to all retail and wholesale corporations.
- Replaces the existing lottery revenue distribution method.
- Directs the Department of Revenue to implement the new apportionment system.
- Requires the Department of Revenue to report on the impact of the new system.
Who is affected
- State Lottery
- Retail and Wholesale Corporations
- Department of Revenue
- General Public
Notable changes
- Shifts from the current lottery revenue distribution method to a ‘single sales factor’ system.
- Extends the ‘single sales factor’ apportionment to all retail and wholesale corporations.
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Primary sponsor
John J. Mahoney
Cosponsors
John J. Mahoney
Judith A. Garcia
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Bill H.434 194th (Current)
An Act relative to apportionment of lottery revenues
By Representatives Mahoney of Worcester and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 434) of John J. Mahoney and Judith A. Garcia relative to apportionment of lottery revenues. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenters: John J. Mahoney , Judith A. Garcia
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.434
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4733 |
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