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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

SB 5241: Gambling commission powers

Making certain powers and duties of the gambling commission permissive.

Summary

  • The Gambling Commission's authority to establish maximum limits on: income derived from bingo; the compensation paid to persons employed in connection with gambling activities conducted by bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations; and expenses incurred in connection with authorized gambling activities conducted by bona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations is deemed permissive and not mandatory.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5241), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 16, 1993
  4. Passed HouseApr 15, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 15, 1993
Prime sponsor
Larry Vognild (D-38)
Introduced
January 19, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
May 15, 1993
Session law
Chapter 344, Laws of 1993

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Vognild (D-38)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Irv Newhouse R-15Ray Moore D-36Eugene Prince R-9

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 16, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5241
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25003
Republican19002
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage

April 15, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5241
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 20, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5241
43 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25012
Republican18003
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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History

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SB 5241 in other sessions

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