HB 1369 - Gambling and related offenses; revise definitions; revise a provision
Sponsored By
- (1) Bruce,Roger 64th
- (2) Holmes,Bob 61st
- (3) Thomas,Mable 55th
Committees
- HC:JudyNC
- SC:
Current Status
03/04/08 - House Second ReadersFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling and related offenses, so as to revise definitions relative to gambling and related offenses; to revise a provision relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to authorize any county or any municipal corporation by referendum to approve the operation of pari-mutuel betting, the operation of casinos, or the operation of pari-mutuel betting and casinos within the unincorporated area of a county or within a municipal corporation; to provide for procedures for initiating and conducting a referendum; to provide for subsequent elections and nullification; to provide for the effect of approving the operation of pari-mutuel betting or the operation of casinos; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal in specified circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 02/29/2008 | House First Readers |
| 03/04/2008 | House Second Readers |