Bill Text: HI SB2893 | 2012 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Gambling; Commission; Appropriation
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2012-03-30 - (H) Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 57 [SB2893 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2012-SB2893-Amended.html
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THE SENATE |
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TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2012 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to establish a gambling commission to perform a comprehensive analysis of the costs and benefits of various types of gambling to enable legislators to make informed decisions regarding gambling.
SECTION 2. (a) There is established a gambling commission, which shall:
(1) Analyze the financial and social costs and benefits of various types of gambling activity, including but not limited to the lottery, casino, slots, table games, horse and dog racing, sports betting, bingo, and internet gaming;
(2) Assess the financial viability of each type of gambling in the State; and
(3) Determine what percentage of each dollar put into a gambling system would likely be remitted for administration, for prizes, to retailers, and to the State.
(b) The gambling commission shall be comprised of:
(1) Three individuals selected by the governor;
(2) Three individuals selected by the senate president; and
(3) Three individuals selected by the speaker of the house.
Section 26-34, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not apply to the selection and terms of gaming commission members.
(c) The gambling commission shall be administratively attached to the department of business, economic development, and tourism.
SECTION 3. Members of the gambling commission shall not receive compensation for their service but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the performance of their duties under this Act.
SECTION 4. The gambling commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the governor and the legislature no later than October 1, 2012, and shall be dissolved on June 30, 2013.
SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2012-2013 for the gambling commission to perform the analysis described in this Act.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval; provided that section 5 shall take effect on July 1, 2012.
Report Title:
Gambling; Commission; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes a gambling commission that is exempt from section 26-34, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to perform a comprehensive analysis of the social and financial costs and benefits of different types of gambling and their impacts on the State in order for legislators to make informed policy decisions regarding gambling. Appropriates funds to perform the analysis. (Proposed SD1)
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