State government; regulation and taxation of fantasy contests; authorize and provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of fantasy contests in this state; to provide for additional powers and duties of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to exclude any consideration paid to a fantasy contest operator licensee from the definition of "bet"; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt entry fees for fantasy contests; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2024
Last action Feb 27, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Feb 20, 2024
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Al Williams
DDemocratic
P
Ron Stephens
RRepublican
P
Trey Kelley
RRepublican
P
Yasmin Neal
DDemocratic
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