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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 20
Author: Berryhill (R), Block (D), Cannella (R), Gaines (R),
Hall (D), Hill (D), McGuire (D), and Vidak (R)
Introduced:3/25/15
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: Problem Gambling Awareness Month
SOURCE: California Council on Problem Gambling
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the month of March 2015 as
National Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.The month of March 2015 is recognized as National Problem
Gambling Awareness Month by the National Council on Problem
Gambling (established in 1972) and its 37 State Affiliates,
including the California Council on Problem Gambling
(established in 1986).
2.Problem gambling is not only an addiction, but also a public
health issue in which some problem gamblers and others are
affected by problem gambling behavior.
3.Problem gambling is a treatable disease, and treatment is
effective at minimizing the harm to individuals, families, and
society as a whole. The Office of Problem Gambling and UCLA
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Gambling Studies Program currently operate the California
Gambling Education and Treatment Services, which, since 2010,
has provided treatment services to over 7,000 problem gamblers
and others affected by a gambling disorder. While many
individuals have received help, only a limited number of
individuals affected by problem gambling seek treatment
options and utilize existing problem gambling programs.
4.The Bureau of Gambling Control within the Department of
Justice, the California Gambling Control Commission, the
California State Lottery, California Friday Night Live
Partnership, California Gaming Association, the California
Tribal Business Alliance, Media Solutions, NICOS Chinese
Health Coalition, National Asian Pacific American Families
Against Substance Abuse, and the UCLA Gambling Studies Program
have joined with the Office of Problem Gambling within the
Department of Public Health and the California Council on
Problem Gambling to raise awareness and urge Californians
"Don't ignore the signs" of gambling disorder.
This resolution recognizes the month of March 2015 as National
Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the agencies and
organizations described above be commended for their concerted
effort to raise public awareness of problem gambling.
Prior Legislation
HR 31 (Hall, 2014) recognized the week of March 2, 2014, to
March 8, 2014, inclusive, as Problem Gambling Awareness Week.
The resolution was adopted by the Assembly.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified4/7/15)
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California Council on Problem Gambling (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified4/7/15)
None received
Prepared by:Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
4/8/15 15:13:09
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