Last Tuesday (02), the Municipal Chamber of Aracaju (SE) unanimously maintained the total veto of Mayor Emília Corrêa to Complementary Bill No. 6/2025, which regulated the provision of the public lottery service by the Municipal Executive Branch, either directly or through concession or permission.
During the session, the 20 council members present voted unanimously to approve the Chief Executive’s veto. The Executive branch justified the veto by citing a report from the Municipal Attorney General’s Office (PGM), which cited a potential infringement of the federal government’s jurisdiction to legislate on consortium and lottery systems.
The flaw in the initiative was also highlighted, as the proposal created a new public service and established the destination of its revenue.
Councilman Isac Silveira, author of the vetoed bill, said that “the mayor decided that this type of appeal was not in her best interest. We respect her decision.”
He added: “Our alternative was to create a fundraising system. We’ve seen several places in the country run this type of lottery, but I respect your decision. I’m moving to maintain the veto.”
Councilors analyze the maintenance of the veto
Councilwoman Sônia Meire pointed out that the veto of this proposal is relevant, since its approval would represent a maintenance of social inequalities.
Councilman Anderson de Tuca, who initially voted in favor of the project, said, “We knew it was in the mayor’s best interest. But since that interest has waned, we’re changing our vote, especially since regulation is the responsibility of the Executive branch.”
Councilwoman Thannata da Equoterapia highlighted that “the Chamber is the place where we have disagreements, but we reached a common understanding and I am happy that the veto was maintained,” she said.
Municipal lotteries grow in Brazil
In contrast, other Brazilian municipalities are opting to create their own lotteries to increase revenue. Recently, the cities of Inhapi (Alagoas) approved the project, allocating funds to social services, as did Piaçabuçu (Alagoas), Pimenteiras (Piá), and Petrópolis (RJ).
