Bill > HR30

This Resolution proposes an amendment to the state's Constitution to allow the General Assembly (the state legislature) to authorize, by law, a limited number of licensed "destination resort facilities," which are essentially casino resorts, within the state, and to regulate casino gaming at these specific locations. It clarifies that all other forms of casino gaming would remain prohibited and that the proceeds generated from licensing, regulation, and taxation of these casino resorts must be used for educational programs and purposes, such as tuition grants, scholarships, or loans for Georgia citizens attending in-state colleges and universities or technical colleges, as well as for the operating expenses of a state regulatory body for casino gaming and for programs to prevent and treat compulsive gambling. The resolution also mandates that these casino gaming revenues be accounted for separately and presented as a distinct budget category in the Governor's annual budget proposal. Finally, it outlines the process for submitting this proposed constitutional amendment to voters for ratification or rejection, with the ballot question specifically mentioning the preservation of the HOPE scholarship program as a benefit.