HF 1896

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 01/24/2012 10:48am

A bill for an act
relating to the Minnesota Lottery; creating a special game for the developmentally
disabled; creating a fund; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 349A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [349A.17] SPECIAL GAME; DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.
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new text begin The Minnesota Lottery shall establish a scratch-off game whose receipts are
dedicated to programs for the developmentally disabled. The game shall be in play at least
once each year, on a theme and with content chosen by the lottery.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2012.
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Sec. 2. new text begin SPECIAL FUND.
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new text begin A fund is created within the general fund for lottery-funded programs for the
developmentally disabled, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 245B.02,
subdivision 18. The Minnesota Lottery shall deposit any funds created under games
authorized under Minnesota Statutes, section 349A.17, on a monthly basis. Funds under
this section are appropriated to the commissioner of human services, and shall be made
available for grants to nursing homes and programs for the developmentally disabled. No
more than five percent of these funds may be spent for administrative purposes.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2012.
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