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IN SB0449

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Earline Rogers

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes licensed riverboat owners to relocate gaming operations from docked riverboats to inland casinos located on adjacent property, subject to commission approval and compliance with building codes and safety requirements.

  • Allows property separated from a riverboat dock by a public road or railroad right of way to be considered adjacent for purposes of inland casino relocation.

  • Permits licensed owners to simultaneously operate both an inland casino and docked riverboat for up to 120 days, with gaming positions in the inland facility capped at the number operated in the docked riverboat as of July 1, 2014, unless the gaming commission approves an increase.

  • Extends the deduction for adjusted gross receipts from qualified wagering (using noncashable vouchers, coupons, electronic credits, or electronic promotions) from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2018, with a maximum annual deduction of $5,000,000.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Gaming matters. Authorizes riverboats to move inland to adjacent properties. Extends until July 1, 2018, the availability of the deduction for wagers made by patrons using noncashable vouchers, coupons, electronic credits, or electronic promotions provided by the licensed owner or operating agent.

Last Action

Senator Niemeyer added as third author

1/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Policy1/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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