Legislature(2003 - 2004)
04/23/2004 08:42 AM House FIN
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HOUSE BILL NO. 366
An Act relating to rat racing charitable gaming; and
providing for an effective date.
Representative Stoltze MOVED to ADOPT Work Draft Version H
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
BEN MULLIGAN, STAFF TO REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE, explained
that the intent of the Committee Substitute is to include
only charitable gaming in existence before Nov. 1, 2002, and
it would not allow new forms of gaming. It is for nonprofit
groups that supply money toward charities.
Representative Fate referred to the definition of animal
classics, and asked if there are other games using rats or
gerbils. Mr. Mulligan said that he was not aware of any
other games. Both Palmer and the Tanana Fair have rat
racing.
Representative Fate asked if this bill would provide for a
new animal classic game. Representative Stoltze replied
that the intent of the bill is a narrow focus allowing
continuation of events having an historic precedent and to
limit gaming and gambling to charitable operations.
Representative Fate asked if a true rat race would be
illegal under this bill. Representative Stoltze replied that
it would have to be handled on a case-by-case basis as
legislative policymakers. He expressed that the Legislature
has a duty to ensure that big loopholes are not created and
that the gaming activities are controlled by the Department
of Revenue. By keeping the focus narrow, that goal would be
accomplished.
Representative Fate expressed concern that there could be
other gaming events but agreed that the bill seems narrowly
worded.
Representative Joule commented on having a gaming commission
versus legislative control.
Representative Croft understood why it was narrowly drafted
but asked if a separate statutory change would be needed for
each game other than manure-related games.
Representative Stoltze thought it was a good point, but the
Department of Revenue (DOR) wouldn't be able to control the
activities if the bill was too broadly crafted.
Representative Croft moved to enter a photograph into the
record.
Representative Stoltze MOVED to ADOPT Amendment #1. Several
OBJECTIONS were voiced simultaneously.
Amendment #1 reads:
Page 2, line 19
Delete "a"
Page 2, line 19 following "chicken" insert manure
Representative Joule and Representative Croft both asked how
(b) would read.
Representative Stoltze explained on page 2, line 19, (b)
would read: "concerning an activity involving chicken manure
and a numbered or lettered grid."
Representative Chenault removed his objection. Amendment #1
was adopted.
Representative Stoltze MOVED to report CSHB 366(FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations the accompanying
fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSHB 366(FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with individual
recommendations and with one previously published fiscal
impact note.
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