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ND HCR3054

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Maragos

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Origin

House of Representatives

64th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 25 of Article XI of the North Dakota Constitution to authorize for-profit organizations to operate casinos and conduct casino-style games of chance in the state
  • Allows for-profit organizations to retain net proceeds from casino operations for their own benefit
  • Maintains existing authorization for the state to join multi-state lotteries for state benefit
  • Preserves existing authorization for nonprofit veterans', charitable, educational, religious, fraternal, and civic organizations to conduct games of chance when entire net proceeds are devoted to public-spirited uses
  • Requires submission of proposed amendment to qualified North Dakota electors at the 2016 primary election

Legislative Description

The authorization of casinos and casino-style games of chance in the state.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 12 nays 79

3/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2015

Full Bill Text

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