Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-264

GOV 264

Costs of State Lottery Promotional Activities

Messrs. Keenan and Montigny moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0640-0010, by striking out said item and inserting in place thereof the following item:-

"0640-0010 For the promotional activities associated with the state lottery program; provided, that not later than June 30, 2026, the state lottery commission shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery detailing additional revenues generated as a result of promotional activities funded from this item and additional costs generated as a result of increased lottery game participation, including, but not limited to, financial problems, mental health problems, relationship problems, work/school problems, physical health problems and illegal behaviors; and provided further, that 25 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred quarterly from the State Lottery and Gaming Fund, established in section 35 of chapter 10 of the General Laws, to the General Fund .......................................................................$6,000,000".