Bill > HJR36

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow casino gaming in specific coastal areas, with the primary goal of generating additional funds for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those regions. The amendment would permit licensed individuals or entities to operate casinos within 200 miles of the Gulf of Mexico, at no more than nine designated locations. It also mandates a thorough licensing and certification program for anyone involved in managing, manufacturing, distributing, selling, or leasing casino gaming equipment, including background checks and criminal history reviews. Furthermore, the resolution outlines procedures for monitoring and inspecting casino operations to ensure public safety and the integrity of the gaming industry, while also imposing criminal penalties for unauthorized gaming devices. The proposed amendment will be presented to voters for approval on November 5, 2019.