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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5591: Gambling activities/zoning

Modifying the zoning authority of local jurisdictions over gambling activities.

Summary

  • The Gambling Act is amended to authorize cities and counties to adopt zoning ordinances prohibiting one or more types of licensed gambling activities, when the ordinance: 1) is consistent with the jurisdiction's comprehensive plan, and the plan includes a policy statement regarding the locating of gambling facilities; 2) allows or prohibits a licensed activity throughout all substantially similar zones; and 3) does…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2005
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-15)
Introduced
January 28, 2005 in the Senate
Last action
January 9, 2006

AN ACT Relating to the zoning authority of local jurisdictions with respect to activities licensed by the gambling commission;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-15)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.

SB 5591 in other sessions

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