BILL ANALYSIS
AB 2596
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
AB 2596 (Portantino)
As Introduced February 19, 2010
Majority vote
GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION 21-0APPROPRIATIONS 12-5
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|Ayes:|Coto, Anderson, |Ayes:|Fuentes, Ammiano, |
| |Blakeslee, Chesbro, Cook, | |Bradford, |
| |Bradford, Evans, | |Charles Calderon, Coto, |
| |Galgiani, Hall, | |Davis, Monning, Ruskin, |
| |Hernandez, Hill, | |Skinner, Solorio, |
| |Charles Calderon, Ma, | |Torlakson, Torrico |
| |Mendoza, Nestande, V. | | |
| |Manuel Perez, Portantino, | | |
| |Silva, Torres, Torrico, | | |
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| | |Nays:|Conway, Harkey, Miller, |
| | | |Nielsen, Norby |
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SUMMARY : Clarifies the rules of engagement for the California
Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) in the process for cardroom
owners to process renewal application for a gambling license.
Specifically, this bill :
1)Allows the CGCC to assess reasonable late penalties in order
to expedite the processing of a license renewal application if
it is not filed in a timely manner.
2)Provides that where a complete renewal application has not
been submitted within 30 days of the expiration of the
existing license and notice has been given to the license, the
CGCC may determine that the license is abandoned.
EXISTING LAW :
1)Provides for the licensure of certain individuals and
establishments involved in various gambling activities, and
for the regulation of those activities, by the CGCC.
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2)Provides for the enforcement of gambling activities by the
Department of Justice, Bureau of Gambling Control.
3)Requires that an application for renewal of a license
application be filed with the CGCC no later than 120 days
prior to expiration of the current license.
FISCAL EFFECT : According to the Assembly Appropriations
Committee:
1)Workload costs for the CGCC to develop regulations related to
the late penalties and to implement other administrative
changes associated with the penalties under the Gambling
Control Fund would likely cost in excess of $35,000 in
2010-2011 and over $115,000 in 2011-12. [Gambling Control
Fund]
2)The CGCC estimates that the late penalties would generate
approximately $17,000 per year in additional revenue for the
Gambling Control Fund.
COMMENTS : According to the author, this bill seeks to address
the CGCC and how they administer the application renewal process
for cardrooms.
Analysis Prepared by : Rod Brewer / G. O. / (916) 319-2531
FN: 0004647