Gaming commerce and development in the Commonwealth; regulation, report, penalties.
SB 6008 directs the State Comptroller to transfer $112.5 million from the PreK-12 Priority Fund to the general fund to support direct aid for public education. The bill also amends multiple sections of the Code of Virginia to update regulations regarding closed meetings for public bodies, including provisions on employment, student records, and real estate acquisitions. Additionally, it establishes new chapters in state law to regulate gaming commerce and development within the Commonwealth. These changes affect state financial management, local education funding, public meeting transparency, and the oversight of gaming activities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 16, 2024
Last action Jun 16, 2024
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Jun 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
upper
Jun 16, 2024
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 24200222D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Louise Lucas
DDemocratic
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