For the second time this legislative session, House lawmakers rejected a bill that would allow winners of a lottery prize of more than $500,000 to remain anonymous.
During a vote Thursday afternoon, House Bill 1382 failed in a 45-28 vote. It needed 51 votes to pass.
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Rep. Jim Sorvillo, R-Little Rock, said large lottery winners are often subject to harassment or threats.
"There have been violent issues where people have lost their lives because of this," Sorvillo said.
Opponents pointed out that the Arkansas Press Association opposes the bill.
"If you don't want your name shared, you don't have to buy a ticket," said Rep. Charlene Fite, R-Van Buren.
-- John Moritz