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HB 1109 Problem Gambling Treatment Fund; established.

Introduced by: Thomas A. Greason | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Problem Gambling Treatment Fund established.  Establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment Fund for the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction and other problems related to gambling, and for the administration of such programs. The Fund shall receive four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) from the State Lottery Fund, the State Racing Operations Fund (horse racing), and the revenue received by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from charitable gaming permit and registration application fees. The bill also allows advertising that says lottery proceeds benefit the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction and other problems related to gambling. The bill contains technical amendments. By its terms, the bill becomes effective on January 1, 2013.

FULL TEXT

• 01/11/12  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103407D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/11/12  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12103407D
• 01/11/12  House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
• 02/03/12  House: Assigned GL sub: #3 ABC/Gaming
• 02/09/12  House: Subcommittee recommends no action by voice vote
• 02/14/12  House: Left in General Laws