VIDEO GAMING ACT
Summary
Creates the Video Gaming Act. Provides that video gaming may be conducted at licensed retail establishments where alcoholic liquor is served for consumption, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments and truck stops. Provides that the Gaming Board shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of laws relating to video gaming terminals. Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act to provide that the Gaming Board shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of the Video Gaming Act. Amends the Gambling Article of the Criminal Code to make corresponding changes. Provides that 20% of the tax revenue collected under the Video Gaming Act shall be paid into the Local Government Video Gaming Distributive Fund, which is created as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides for the administration of the Video Gaming Distributive Fund. Provides for the allocation of moneys paid into that Fund to municipalities and counties. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2004
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2004
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 4, 2004
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Lou Lang
DDemocratic
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