The proposed amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, known as HB151, seeks to authorize limited forms of gaming activities by repealing and reenacting Section 65. The new Section 65 will permit the Legislature to establish an official state lottery, casino-style games, sports wagering, traditional raffles, and bingo, while also creating a gaming commission to regulate and license these activities. The amendment includes provisions for the commission to enforce gaming laws, mitigate unlawful gaming activities, and ensure consumer protection. Additionally, it allows the Governor to negotiate a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for the operation of Class III games on tribal lands. The bill also introduces new sections (65.01 to 65.05) that detail the powers and duties of the gaming commission and prohibits local amendments related to gaming activities.

Furthermore, the amendment aims to streamline the legal framework governing gaming in Alabama by repealing multiple existing sections of the Constitution related to bingo and other gaming activities. It establishes an Alabama Gaming Commission responsible for regulating licensed gaming, addressing problem gaming, and enhancing state revenues. The bill includes a two-year phase-out period for certain bingo activities currently allowed under local provisions. Upon ratification by a majority of qualified voters, the amendment will be incorporated into the Constitution, and a voting section will be provided for citizens to express their approval or disapproval of the amendment. The legislative process for HB151 has progressed through the House of Representatives, where it received 70 votes in favor and 32 against.