Honorable Leticia Van de Putte, Chair, Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB6 by Van de Putte (Relating to extending the time to claim a lottery prize for certain military personnel.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Section 466.408, Texas Government Code to extend the deadline for making a claim on a winning lottery ticket for persons serving on active military duty during a war or national emergency. The Lottery Commission indicates the bill would not have a fiscal impact on the state.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds in both houses of the Legislature. Otherwise, this Act takes effect September 1, 2003.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
362 Texas Lottery Commission, 480 Texas Department of Economic Development