Loading chat...

AR SB185

Bill

Status

Passed

3/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

Breanne Davis

Click for details

Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires casino applicants in Pope County and Jefferson County to submit a letter of support from the county judge or a resolution from the quorum court in the county where the casino will be located.

  • Requires casino applicants to submit a letter of support from the mayor if the proposed casino is to be located within a city or town.

  • Specifies that all letters of support and resolutions must be dated and signed by the county judge, quorum court, or mayor who is currently holding office at the time of the license application submission.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of the veto period, or veto override by the legislature.

Legislative Description

To Clarify The Law Resulting From The Arkansas Casino Gaming Amendment Of 2018, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100, Regarding Requirements For A Casino License Applicant; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB185 is now Act 371

3/11/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

No bill text available