BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: August 10, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez, Chair
SB 1313
(Hall) - As Introduced February 19, 2016
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|Policy |Governmental Organization |Vote:|17 - 0 |
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: NoReimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill requires that a public record of every vote of the
California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) be posted on the
CGCC's Internet Web site no later than 48 hours after the vote
is taken.
FISCAL EFFECT:
No additional state costs.
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COMMENTS:
Background and Purpose. The Gambling Control Act (Act) provides
the CGCC with jurisdiction over the operation of gambling
establishments in California. The Act assigns the CGCC the
responsibility of assuring that gambling licenses are not issued
to unqualified or disqualified persons. The Act also directs the
CGCC to issue licenses only to those persons of good character,
honesty and integrity, whose prior activities, criminal record,
if any, reputation, habits, and associations do not pose a
threat to the public interest of this state.
The Bureau of Gambling Control (Bureau), within the Department
of Justice (DOJ) is the state law enforcement authority with
special jurisdiction over gambling activities within the State
of California. The Bureau of Gambling Control is also the
entity that receives applications and fees, and conducts
criminal background investigations and audits.
According to the author, "while current law requires that votes
of the CGCC be maintained at its principal office, there is no
requirement that votes be made available to the public online.
By requiring that these votes are posted on the CGCC's Internet
Web site, this bill ensures that the public is aware of the
decisions that are being made by the CGCC."
Analysis Prepared by:Luke Reidenbach / APPR. / (916)
319-2081
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