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SB 3070 · 89RSmells

Hall Bill Puts The Lottery Itself On A 2027 Sunset

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Details · SB 3070

Caption: abolish the commission. Bill: “the state lottery is abolished” in 2027 unless lawmakers continue it.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 20, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed May 12, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 28 measures filed May 12, 2025 in 89R. 3 bills and joint resolutions, 25 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 3:21 PM CST.

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Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person.