The Alabama House of Representatives chamber floor is in session above. The state lawmakers had a busy legislative day yesterday, but could not come to an agreement on the possible expansion of casino gambling and legalization of a lottery. (Image: AL.com) Senate Bill 319 passed the Alabama Senate last month by a 23-9 vote. But the gaming expansion package has been met with much more controversy in the state’s lower legislative chamber.
Last night, House representatives engaged in a fierce debate. Republicans accused Democrats of trying to add last-minute changes to the lottery and gaming measure. Democrats charged Republicans with introducing a lottery-only statute without their knowledge or input before it arrived on the floor.