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HI HB1227
Bill
Status
1/26/2011
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to determine whether casino gaming operations are allowed on Hawaiian homelands and designate specific parcels for gaming upon majority vote approval.
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Establishes a Hawaii Gaming Commission within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs with five governor-appointed members to regulate casino gaming operations and award licenses to qualified applicants.
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Imposes a wagering tax on monthly gross receipts from casino gaming operations at a specified rate (amount blank in bill), with a percentage retained by the commission for administrative costs.
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Allocates wagering tax revenue after administrative deductions: 20 percent to the state general fund and 80 percent to the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust Fund for community development.
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Restricts casino gaming licenses to Hawaiian home lands specifically designated by the Hawaiian Homes Commission and requires applicant corporations to be properly incorporated in Hawaii.
Legislative Description
Hawaiian Home Lands; Gaming
Last Action
(H) The committees on HAW recommend that the measure be HELD. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Hanohano, C. Lee, Belatti, Jordan, Mizuno, Morikawa, Wooley, Yamane, Pine, Ward; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2/9/2011