The resolution sets forth a specific order of business for the fifteenth legislative day in the Alabama Senate, establishing that upon the adoption of this resolution, the listed business items will take precedence over the regular order of business or any other pending or unfinished matters. The order of business prioritized includes the introduction of bills, house messages, reports from standing committees, and motions and resolutions.
Among the items specified in the resolution are two bills introduced by Representatives Blackshear and Whitt. The first bill, HB151, proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the Alabama Gaming Commission, which would be responsible for regulating, licensing, and taxing certain forms of gaming, as well as halting illegal gaming activities. It also authorizes a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) and repeals local bingo provisions. The second bill, HB152, outlines the establishment of the Alabama Gaming Commission and its duties, including the regulation of casino-style games, sports wagering, and lottery games, and further provisions regarding gambling offenses.