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HI HB1533

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Office of Elections shall place a non-binding referendum question on the 2012 general election ballot asking: "Shall gambling be permitted within the State in accordance with law?"

  • Results of the referendum shall be tabulated and reported by the Office of Elections using the same procedures as those used for constitutional amendments.

  • The referendum is non-binding, meaning results would not automatically change state law but would gauge public opinion on gambling legalization.

  • Act takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Non-binding Referendum; Permit Gambling

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Economic Revitalization & Business1/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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