This bill amends various sections of the Iowa lottery laws to update terminology, streamline reporting requirements, and clarify the roles of the Iowa lottery commission and the director of revenue. Notably, it introduces a new definition for "lotto" and removes the term "on-line" from "on-line lotto." The bill also eliminates the requirement for lottery drawings to be witnessed by an independent certified public accountant and transfers the responsibility for conducting hearings and administering oaths from the administrator to the director. Additionally, it specifies that the Iowa lottery commission cannot adopt policies that relate to the department of revenue in general.

Furthermore, the bill expands the list of individuals prohibited from purchasing lottery tickets or receiving prizes, including state officers or employees with access to confidential information. It adds provisions to protect ticket order history and inventory from open records requests, updates the requirements for lottery security staff, and clarifies the director's responsibilities regarding the transfer of lottery revenues to the general fund. The transfer deadline is extended from 30 to 45 days, and the bill removes duplicative reporting requirements, ensuring a more efficient operation of the Iowa lottery.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 99G.3, 99G.7, 99G.9, 99G.10, 99G.31, 99G.35, 99G.40