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MN SF2810

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Johnson

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Minnesota Constitution, Article X, Section 8, to authorize forms of gambling beyond parimutuel betting at licensed horse racing facilities.

  • Requires legislature to impose a tax on gross gambling revenue from these authorized gambling forms, with details and rates to be prescribed by law.

  • 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.

  • Prohibits the legislature from expanding forms of gambling currently authorized within the state beyond what this amendment permits.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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