HB 325

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-115-85, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE ALL LOTTERY PROCEEDS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND THE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-129, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REVERTER ON THE PROVISION OF LAW REQUIRING CERTAIN FEES COLLECTED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT AS A RESULT OF WAGERS ON SPORTING EVENTS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND USED SOLELY FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-115-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF SALES FROM LOTTERY TICKETS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.