Relating to: requirements for state lottery drawings. (FE)

SB 986 modifies state lottery drawing requirements by requiring all drawings to use random selection methods (via mechanical, electrical, or computerized systems) and mandating annual independent audits. The bill replaces outdated language with new provisions that specify drawing randomness and require yearly reviews of security, technology, and randomly selected drawings by an outside firm. It directly affects the state lottery department, which must implement these changes to ensure transparency and security in its operations. The bill focuses solely on procedural updates to lottery administration without altering prize structures or public participation.