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AR HJR1010

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joe Cloud

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Reduces the number of casino licenses issued by the Arkansas Racing Commission from four to three by removing authorization for casino gaming in Pope County.

  • Retains casino licenses for Crittenden County (greyhound racing), Garland County (horse racing), and Jefferson County, with the Pope County license eliminated.

  • Removes Pope County references from casino applicant requirements in subsections (m) and (n), leaving only Jefferson County subject to experience and local support documentation requirements.

  • Becomes effective November 9, 2022, with retroactive application to November 14, 2018.

  • Requires voter approval at the next general election for constitutional amendment adoption, with ballot title "A Constitutional Amendment to Remove the Authorization for Casino Gaming in Pope County."

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment To Remove The Authorization For Casino Gaming In Pope County.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/10/2021

Full Bill Text

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