SSB 1079

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2019
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 31, 2019
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committee
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill concerns the Iowa lottery authority.3, definitions, is amended. The definition of “lottery” is amended to authorize any game of skill approved by the board of directors of the Iowa lottery authority and to also authorize sports betting. “Sports betting” is defined as the acceptance of wagers on collegiate or professional sporting events.9, concerning lottery board of directors’ duties and specifically the authority to adopt administrative rules, is amended. The bill authorizes the board to adopt rules allowing a retailer to also accept payment for a lottery ticket or share by prepaid gift card, nondeferred electronic payments through electronic wallets or mobile applications, or other form of cash-based payment, so long as the retailer does not extend or arrange for credit to purchase the ticket or share.

Full bill text¹

Senate subcommittee

Named January 31, 2019. Meeting: Wednesday, February 6 · 1:00 PM · RM 116.

• Sen. Roby Smith R
• Sen. Tony Bisignano DEmail
• Sen. Dan Dawson REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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