Constitutional amendment to require the Legislature to authorize, regulate, and provide for the taxation of gambling activities and to designate how the tax proceeds of such gambling activities are used

This proposed constitutional amendment would require the Nebraska Legislature to authorize and regulate various forms of gambling, including online and mobile platforms operated by entities with a physical presence in the state. Under the plan, tax revenue generated from these gambling activities would be distributed with eighty percent dedicated to property tax relief for residents, while the remaining funds would support education, a fund for compulsive gamblers, and the state general fund. The measure also outlines specific spending rules for a state-run lottery, directing proceeds toward environmental conservation, education, and the state fair, alongside an initial contribution to the compulsive gamblers assistance fund. Although the bill was introduced in July 2024, it was indefinitely postponed and has not yet been submitted to voters for approval.