SRC-ARR S.B. 219 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 219 76R3248 GJH-FBy: Armbrister Finance 4/21/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Texas law provides for a state lottery. The 75th Legislature mandated that lottery payout levels be reduced, which could lead to a decrease in sales. S.B. 219 would regulate the total amount of state lottery prizes that may be awarded in a fiscal year. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 219 regulates the total amount of state lottery prizes that may be awarded in a fiscal year. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 466.015(c), Government Code, to delete text prohibiting the total amount of prizes awarded under this chapter from exceeding the amount described in Subsection (d). SECTION 2. Repealer: Section 466.015(d), Government Code ( regarding the total amount of lottery prizes that the Texas Lottery Commission may award). SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 4. Emergency clause.