BILL ANALYSIS
SB 829
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Date of Hearing: July 8, 2009
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
Joe Coto, Chairman
SB 829 (Committee on G.O.) - As Amended: June 30, 2009
SENATE VOTE : 39-0
SUBJECT : Gambling: licenses.
SUMMARY : Would authorize the executive director and the
members of the California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) to
administer oaths and certify official acts in connection with
the business of the CGCC.
EXISTING LAW :
1) Provides for the licensure of certain individuals and
establishments involved various gambling activities, and
for the regulation of those activities by the CGCC, through
the Gambling Control Act.
2) Provides for the appointment of the executive director
of the CGCC.
3) Authorizes the CGCC to have all powers necessary to
enforce and implement the policies and regulations relating
to gambling establishments throughout the state.
FISCAL EFFECT : Unknown
COMMENTS : According to the author, this bill, as amended, is
necessary to clarify and codify the duties and powers of the
executive director and members of the California Gambling
Control Commission so they can administer their daily duties,
without ambiguity.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION :
Support
None on file
Opposition
SB 829
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None on file
Analysis Prepared by : Rod Brewer / G. O. / (916) 319-2531