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MN SF2810
Bill
Status
2/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Johnson
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Minnesota Constitution, Article X, Section 8, to authorize forms of gambling beyond parimutuel betting at licensed horse racing facilities.
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Requires legislature to impose a tax on gross gambling revenue from these authorized gambling forms, with details and rates to be prescribed by law.
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Dedicates tax revenue first to finance construction of a Minnesota Vikings stadium facility, with any remainder going to the general fund; revenue then goes entirely to general fund after stadium completion.
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Prohibits the legislature from expanding forms of gambling currently authorized within the state beyond what this amendment permits.
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Amendment must be submitted to voters at the 2010 general election with a yes/no ballot question regarding the gambling authorization and Vikings stadium funding.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment to authorize gambling other than parimutuel betting at a licensed racetrack
Last Action
Senate: Introduction and first reading
2/25/2010