What's happening
This bill requires the state gaming commission to consult with Suffolk region communities and consider local impacts before approving new video lottery gaming facilities.
Why it matters
Requires the state gaming commission to actively engage local Suffolk region stakeholders. including governments, chambers of commerce, civic groups, fire/special districts, and law enforcement—before approving any new video lottery facility, ensuring local voices are part of the decision-making process.
Mandates consideration of community-specific impacts. such as potential revenue for the area, job creation opportunities, and required capital investment, potentially leading to more tailored economic benefits and fewer negative side effects for Suffolk communities.
Could slow down or alter facility approvals. if local consultations reveal significant concerns or opposition, giving communities greater leverage to negotiate terms or influence whether and how a facility is established.
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Community Input on Video Gambling
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Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 3
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History
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
900
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 5, 2017
Introduced by Sen. CROCI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering
AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to video lottery gaming devices
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph 3 of subdivision a of section 1617-a of the tax law, as added by section 1 of part SS of chapter 60 of the laws of 2016, is amended to read as follows:
(3) a maximum of two facilities, which shall be vendors for all purposes under this article, neither to exceed one thousand video lottery gaming devices, established within region three of zone one as defined by section one thousand three hundred ten of the racing, parimutuel wagering and breeding law, one each operated by a corporation established pursuant to section five hundred two of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law in the Suffolk region and the Nassau region to be located within a facility authorized pursuant to sections one thousand eight or one thousand nine of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, for any facility which shall be located in the Suffolk region, the state gaming commission must consult with the host community and consider market factors such as potential revenue impact, job development and capital investment. Consultation with host communities shall include, but not be limited to, local governments, chambers of commerce, civic organizations, special and fire districts and law enforcement agencies; and
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02394-01-7
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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 in 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 Commis- sion must consult with host communities and consider market factors such as potential revenue impact, job development and capital investment. Consultation with host communities shall also include conversations with 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 estab- lishing 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 communi- ties and consider various market factors such as job creation and capi- tal investment in a community before siting a new VLT facility, thereby allowing for more public comment and accountability.
Prior legislative history
S4170 of 2015/16: Referred to Racing, Gaming and Wagering
Fiscal implications
No impact on the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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