BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

SB 5547: Problem gambling

Fighting problem gambling.

Summary

  • Addresses the issue of problem gambling by establishing appropriate programs and providing funding to further the understanding, assessment, and treatment of problem gambling. Creates the compulsive gambling account. Deletes the deposits of lottery receipts in the housing trust fund.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5547), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 3, 1993
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Phil Talmadge (D-34)
Introduced
February 3, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1994
Companion bill
HB 1960

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Talmadge (D-34)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5547 in other sessions

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