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CA ACA18

CA

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Adam Gray

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a California constitutional amendment to authorize the Legislature to permit sports wagering if federal law changes to allow it
  • Currently, the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) prohibits states from authorizing sports betting on amateur or professional athletic competitions
  • Requires a two-thirds vote in both the Assembly and Senate to place the measure on the ballot for voter approval
  • Would add a new subdivision (h) to Article IV, Section 19 of the California Constitution specifically addressing sports wagering
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Gray on July 20, 2017

Legislative Description

Gambling.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on G.O. and APPR.

5/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization5/31/2018

Full Bill Text

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