CONST. AMEND.-RESERVE LOTTERY FUNDS PRE-K.

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
Senate Bill 602 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 26, 2015
AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE A SPECIFIC PORTION OF LOTTERY PROCEEDS TO BE ALLOCATED TO PRE-K AND HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
Intro. by Stein.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Mar 30 2015)

Bill History:

S 602

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill S 602 (2015-2016)
    Summary date: Mar 30 2015 - View Summary

    As the title indicates.

    Subject to approval by voters at the statewide general election on November 3, 2015, adds new Section 15 to Article V of the North Carolina Constitution to provide that 50% of the annual net revenues of any lottery operated by the state is to be used to fund Pre-Kindergarten programs and 50% is to be used to fund need-based and merit-based assistance for higher education programs operated in this state. If approved by a majority, effective upon certification of the amendment by the State Board of Elections to the Secretary of State.

    Makes conforming changes to GS 18C-164 to reflect the appropriation of the annual net revenues of any lottery operated by the state for use as indicated in Article V of the state Constitution as amended by new Section 15.

    Constitution, Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Lottery and Gaming
    CONST, GS 18C
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