Senate Bill 986 proposes significant changes to the requirements for state lottery drawings in Wisconsin. The bill repeals existing provisions that mandate the presence of an independent certified public accountant during the lottery drawings and the inspection of drawing equipment by both an independent accountant and a Department of Revenue (DOR) employee. In place of these requirements, the bill introduces new stipulations that the lottery drawings must consist of random selections of winning results, allowing the DOR to utilize mechanical, electrical, or computerized methods for these selections.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new requirement for the DOR to contract with an independent firm at least annually to audit the drawing processes. This audit will encompass a review of the technologies used by the DOR, security procedures, computer and systems security, and the integrity of the randomly selected drawings. These changes aim to streamline the lottery drawing process while ensuring oversight through independent audits.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 565.27(2)(b)1, 565.27, 565.27(2)(b)4