Alabama lawmakers proposed Tuesday a gambling legislation compromise that would for allow a state lottery and electronic gambling machines at multiple sites statewide.
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday proposed a compromise on gambling legislation that would authorize a state lottery and multiple sites with electronic gambling machines. But the measure faces an uncertain outlook in the closing days of the legislative session. A conference committee approved the two-bill proposal as lawmakers aim to put the issue to a statewide vote this August. Lawmakers in the Alabama House of Representatives and Alabama Senate could vote on the measure as soon as Tuesday evening.
don’t know. The vote is close,' Republican Sen. Greg. Albritton, a conference committee member, said of the bill’s chances in the Senate. 'It will be close probably in the House too.' Republican Rep. Chris Blackshear, the bill sponsor, said the proposal would authorize a state lottery and allow 'electronic games of chance,' but not table games at sites in seven counties.
Lawmakers are aiming for the first public vote on gambling in 25 years. Voters in 1999 rejected a lottery proposed by then-Gov. Don Siegelman.
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