However, in September of last year, the Federal Supreme Court found that lottery services have the legal nature of a public service, with Member States having the material competence to explore and regulate lottery activities.
Thus, even according to the text, the STF decision strengthens the federative pact, honoring the autonomy of state and municipal entities, and guarantees the preservation and effectiveness of the exercise of material competence to explore lottery activities, regulating the service.
The government defends in the bill that the lottery service is an important source of resources to reduce the impacts of contemporary financial contingencies and reinforce the values destined to social security.
The legislative proposal also states that the laws on Lotesul must be repealed, as they are in disuse. With this, Sefaz (Secretary of State for Finance) will be responsible for applying the lottery, and the folder will be responsible for granting, accrediting, permitting and establishing partnerships with legal entities under public or private law, through public bidding.
The resources generated by the lottery will be used for social security and financing of housing, sports, education or social development programs.
Also according to the text, the state government is authorized to open, in fiscal year 2021, additional credits of R$ 146,000, to comply with the law. The bill needs to be analyzed by the CCJR (Committee on Constitution, Justice and Writing).
Source: Midiamax
