SB 262 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast past events and live horse and dog races under certain conditions; tax levied; distribution of revenue, provided

Senate Bill 262 permits pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast past events and live horse and dog races exclusively within Lowndes County. The bill establishes conditions for this wagering and implements a tax on the revenue generated. Funds collected from this tax are designated for distribution to several programs. Specifically, portions are allocated to Education, the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (BBUWP), and a local council.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 19, 2025 Last action Apr 24, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Apr 22, 2025

MINOR

The bill was amended to change how tax revenues from pari-mutuel wagering are distributed. The most significant change is the addition of a new funding recipient (Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program) and a reduction in the council's share, while the Lowndes County Commission and Board of Education shares remain unchanged at 20% each.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding revenue distribution was expanded to include a new public funding recipient, altering the financial allocation structure for the Lowndes County pari-mutuel wagering program.

FISCAL

The council's share of tax revenues was reduced from 60% to 40% to accommodate a new funding allocation.

A new 20% allocation was created for the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (BBUWP).

The distribution of the council's 40% share was adjusted to maintain the 10% allocation to other municipalities while reducing the council's direct share.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 24, 2025

Committee

Re-referred to Committee in Second House (Economic Development and Tourism)

lower

Apr 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Apr 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation)

lower

Apr 22, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 765

upper

Apr 22, 2025

Upper · Passed

Stewart motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 764

upper

Apr 22, 2025

Introduced

Tourism 1st Amendment Offered (Tourism)

upper

Apr 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Favorably and placed on the Calendar (Tourism)

upper

Apr 16, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Apr 16, 2025

Introduced

Tourism 1st Amendment (Tourism)

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Tourism)

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Committee

Read for the Second Time and referred to Tourism per Rule 50(a) (Tourism)

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Mar 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation )

upper

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