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AR HB1473
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joe Cloud
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AI Summary
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Reduces the number of casino licenses issued by the Arkansas Racing Commission from four to three by eliminating authorization for casino gaming in Pope County
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Amends Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100, § 4, to remove Pope County from casino licensing provisions while maintaining Jefferson County's eligibility for a casino license
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Asserts the General Assembly's belief that it has constitutional authority under Article 5, § 1, to amend constitutional amendments with a two-thirds vote of each house, contrary to the 1951 Edgmon precedent
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Makes the act retroactive to November 14, 2018, and declares an emergency due to Pope County voters rejecting casino gaming despite statewide Amendment 100 approval
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Establishes immediate effective date upon gubernatorial approval, non-veto expiration, or veto override to prevent casino gaming implementation in Pope County
Legislative Description
To Remove The Authorization For Casino Gaming In Pope County; To Amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021