MA H389

Bill

Relative to the use of slot machines in veterans’ organizations for its members and invited guests

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
07/15/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue limited slot machine licenses to veterans’ organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue limited slot machine licenses to veterans' organizations. The bill defines a "limited slot machine license" as a license that allows a veterans' organization to operate up to 5 slot machines in an establishment owned or leased by the organization, for use by its members and invited guests. The bill also defines a "veterans' organization" as any veterans' organization incorporated by the Congress of the United States. The bill establishes procedures for applying for and renewing these limited slot machine licenses, and allows the commission to set application and renewal fees of up to $500, which would be deposited into the Gaming Revenue Fund. The commission is also responsible for registering, inspecting, and testing all slot machines used by the licensed veterans' organizations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (17)

Donnie Berthiaume (R), Gerry Cassidy (D), William Crocker (R), Josh Cutler (D), Angelo D'Emilia (R), Mike Day (D), David DeCoste (R), Viriato deMacedo (R), Stephen Hay (D), Hannah Kane (R), Kathy LaNatra (D), Dave Muradian (R), Matt Muratore (R), Norm Orrall (R), Timothy Whelan (R), Donald Wong (R), Jon Zlotnik (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/15/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H389

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H389
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H389.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H13	Relative to horse racing and wagering	House concurred	Similar To
H2398	Extending certain existing sales tax exemptions to veteran's organizations	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2508	Exempting veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H380	To institute CORI Reform	Accompanied a study order, see H5011	Similar To
H4070	Relative to the authority of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission	Accompanied a study order, see H5032	Similar To

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