HB 1217 allows cities and counties to set their own local rules and restrictions on video lottery machines, rather than having only state-level regulations apply. The bill loosens some state requirements by changing language from "shall" (mandatory) to "may" (optional) for certain technical specifications of video lottery machines, giving local governments more flexibility to impose stricter standards if they choose. This shift gives local communities more control over video lottery operations within their jurisdictions.
State Affairs Tabled Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 213
Al Novstrup
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
John Mills
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Tabled