Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2019
Last action Feb 27, 2019
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2019
Committee
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
lower
Feb 27, 2019
Introduced
Read first time
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
LP
Leo Pacheco
DDemocratic
P
MB
Michelle Beckley
DDemocratic
P
Terry Meza
DDemocratic
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