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Authorizes and limits casino gambling in the county of Sullivan
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 9 of article 1 of the constitution, in relation to authorizing and limiting casino gambling in Sullivan county
Purpose or general idea of bill
To permit the construction and operation of no more than three privately owned casinos in Sullivan County
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends section 9 of article 1 of the Constitution to authorize by the Legislature for up to three privately owned casinos in Sullivan County and expands wagering permitted at those casinos to include all forms of gambling unusually associated with casinos, including pari-mutuel betting on horse races, provided that such authorizations shall be preceded by local approval, resulting from passage of a single county-wide referendum.
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
The State Constitution prohibits gambling of any kind unless specifically permitted by an amendment.
Justification
The Catskill region is in dire need of economic revitalization of its once thriving tourism industry. Although the Legislature authorized the construction and operation of three Native American Tribal casinos in Sullivan and Ulster Counties in 2001 to spur economic growth, none have materialized. Therefore, it is time for the Legislature to authorize the construction and operation of casinos by other than Native American Tribal entrepreneurs to create the economic stimulus and job creation the region so desperately needs.
This Concurrent resolution will allow the construction and operation of three casinos in Sullivan County and will assist in revitalizing the Catskill region's economy.
Legislative history
This is a new bill- 2009.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Not applicable.
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