Bill Sponsor
Virginia Senate Bill 628
Session 2024
Casino gaming; eligible host cities.
Became Law
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Became Law on Apr 17, 2024
Sponsors
Democrat
Lashrecse D. Aird
Democrat
L. Louise Lucas
First Action
Jan 10, 2024
Latest Action
Apr 17, 2024
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
628
State
Virginia
Session
2024
Sponsorship by Party
Summary
Casino gaming; eligible host cities. Amendsthe list of cities eligible to host a casino in the Commonwealthby replacing Richmond with Petersburg. Casino gaming; eligible host cities. Amends the list of cities eligible to host a casino in the Commonwealth by replacing Richmond with Petersburg. The bill also provides that the governing body of any eligible host city that holds a local referendum on the question of whether casino gaming should be permitted in such city that subsequently fails shall be prohibited from holding another local referendum on the same question for a period of three years from the date of the last referendum. Casino gaming; eligible host cities. Amends the list of cities eligible to host a casino in the Commonwealth by replacing Richmond with Petersburg. The bill also provides that the governing body of any eligible host city that holds a local referendum on the question of whether casino gaming should be permitted in such city that subsequently fails shall be prohibited from holding another local referendum on the same question for a period of three years from the date of the last referendum. The provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the General Assembly at a subsequent regular or special session.
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Jan 12, 2024 12:08:16 AM
Record Updated
May 2, 2024 12:17:39 AM