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DE SB64

Bill

Status

Passed

5/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Charles Paradee

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies § 4815 to clarify that qualified capital expenditure amounts exceeding 3% in a single year may be carried forward for no more than 2 years, with the exception that amounts used to reduce license fees cannot also be carried forward.

  • Amends § 4819(d)(1) to change the table games license fee calculation period from fiscal year to calendar year, with fees due June 1 and based on gross table game revenue generated in the calendar year immediately preceding the due date.

  • Updates § 4819(d)(2) to allow video lottery agents to reduce table games license fees by qualified investments in facility competitiveness, but prohibits double-counting of amounts already used for capital expenditure adjustments or license fee reductions.

  • Requires video lottery agents to submit accounting of qualified investments simultaneously with applications for license fee reductions, with approval required from both the Director and Controller General before any reduction is allowed.

  • Limits license fee reduction eligibility to video lottery agents with no change in beneficial ownership during the calendar year for which the fee reduction is sought.

  • Sunsets the Act 1 year from the effective date unless renewed or extended by subsequent General Assembly action.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Lottery.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/25/2023

Committee Referrals

Gaming & Parimutuels4/6/2023
Elections & Government Affairs3/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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