FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS ADVISORY
August 16, 2016
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Luther Strange
Mike Lewis (334) 353-2199
Alabama Attorney General
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LUTHER STRANGE ISSUES STATEMENT ON LOTTERY
LEGISLATION BEFORE THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE
(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Luther Strange issued the following
statement today in advance of the Alabama Legislature’s consideration of various
lottery amendments to fund state government.
“I am personally opposed to any lottery to fund state government. I believe the
lottery is, at best, a band aid on the state’s budgetary problems and will not
provide the kind of long-term solution we need. As Attorney General, I have
been approached by the Legislature to offer a legal interpretation of the impact of
the various lottery proposals upon the state. My office has reviewed the
Governor’s proposed constitutional amendment (SB3). If the amendment passes
as proposed and is followed by responsible enabling legislation, my legal team
believes it will create a limited lottery without the kinds of loopholes that will lead
to casino gambling or protracted litigation. However, if Senator McClendon’s
proposed constitutional amendment (SB11) passes, my legal team believes it will
not only allow for a lottery but will lead to casino gambling and protracted
litigation.”
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