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Senator · Senate District 3
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History
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Relates to requiring host community consultation prior to authorization of certain video lottery gaming facilities
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Dean Murray
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4170
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to video lottery gaming devices
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would require the NYS Gaming Commission to consult with host communities before siting any new Video Lottery Terminal(VLT) facilities Suffolk county.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 - Amends the Tax Law to require that prior to the siting of a video lottery gaming facility in Suffolk County, the NYS Gaming Commission must consult with host communities and consider market factors such as potential revenue impact, job development and capital investment.
Consultation with host communities shall include, but not limited to, local governments, chambers of commerce, civic organizations, special fire districts and law enforcement agencies.
Section 2 - Effective date.
Justification
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that video lottery gaming host communities in Suffolk County have a voice when a new facility is being located in their community. Currently, only the local Off Track-Betting (OTB) Corporation and the State Gaming Commission have a say in where VLTs are located. As a result, residents of localities where such a facility is proposed have little-to-no say in the process of establishing a VLT facility, and none of the individuals or boards involved in the process are directly accountable to those residents. This bill would remedy that by requiring the State to consult with host communities and consider various market factors such as job creation and capital investment in a community before siting a new VLT facility, thereby allowing for more public comment and accountability.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
No impact on the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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