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OH HJR14
Joint Resolution
Status
1/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Bacon
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize casino gaming at four facilities in Ohio: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, and Franklin County (replacing Columbus location)
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Establishes 33% state tax on gross casino revenue with distribution to counties (51%), public schools (34%), host cities (5%), casino control commission (3%), horse racing (3%), law enforcement training (2%), and problem gambling funds (2%)
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Creates Ohio Casino Control Commission with seven appointed members to license and regulate casino operators, with initial license fee of $50 million per casino and minimum $250 million investment per facility required
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Permits up to 5,000 slot machines per casino facility operating 24 hours daily, with casino gaming defined as wagering authorized in Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia as of January 1, 2009
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Requires General Assembly to pass implementing legislation within six months; amendment subject to voter approval at special election on May 4, 2010
Legislative Description
To amend Section 6 of Article XV of the Constitution
Last Action
Committee Report
1/21/2010