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HI HCR47

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2012

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses continued support for Hawaii's prohibition of gambling, endorsed by the 2011 Hawaii Secondary Student Conference
  • Notes that Hawaii and Utah are the only states that prohibit gambling, and cites negative impacts including addiction rates of 4-6% among high school students with another 10-14% at risk
  • References gambling-related harms including increased crime (Atlantic City's crime rate rose 320% and rape cases rose 100% after legalization), higher incarceration costs ($30,000 per year per inmate), and adverse effects on small businesses
  • Supports exploring alternative economic solutions rather than legalizing gambling to address Hawaii's economic challenges
  • Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Governor

Legislative Description

Gambling; Prohibition

Last Action

(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27

2/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/14/2012

Full Bill Text

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