BILL ANALYSIS �
AB 1290
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
AB 1290 (Lara)
As Amended March 31, 2011
Majority vote
GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION 16-0 APPROPRIATIONS 17-0
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|Ayes:|Hall, Nestande, Atkins, |Ayes:|Fuentes, Harkey, |
| |Block, Blumenfield, | |Blumenfield, Bradford, |
| |Chesbro, Cook, Galgiani, | |Charles Calderon, Campos, |
| |Gatto, Hill, Jeffries, | |Davis, Donnelly, Gatto, |
| |Ma, Perea, V. Manuel | |Hall, Hill, Lara, |
| |P�rez, Silva, Torres | |Mitchell, Nielsen, Smyth, |
| | | |Solorio, Wagner |
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SUMMARY : Requires the Gaming Policy Advisory Committee (Advisory
Committee) to meet at least twice a year. Specifically, this bill
requires the Advisory Committee to meet at least twice a year and
would require the California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) to
consult with the Advisory Committee on recommended proposed
regulations, as specified.
EXISTING LAW :
1)Establishes within the Gambling Control Act (Act) a regulatory
framework for gaming in California, creating the CGCC with the
authority to approve deny, revoke, or suspend gambling licenses
and permits for reasonable cause.
2)Establishes a 10-member Gaming Policy Advisory Committee,
composed of representatives of controlled gambling licensees and
members of the general public in equal numbers.
3)Requires the Executive Director of the CGCC to periodically
convene the Advisory Committee to discuss recommended controlled
gambling regulatory policy.
4)Provides that the Advisory Committee may not advise CGCC on
Indian gaming.
FISCAL EFFECT : According to the Assembly Appropriations
Committee, costs to CGCC would be insignificant and absorbable
within existing resources.
AB 1290
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COMMENTS :
Purpose of the bill . According to the author, this bill seeks to
revitalize the Advisory Committee by ensuring that the Advisory
Committee actually holds meetings and requires the CGCC to consult
with the Advisory Committee on recommended proposed regulations.
This bill will reiterate in statute the path of communication for
card club operators and regulators to discuss pertinent issues.
This bill will make the Advisory Committee more relevant to the
CGCC, gaming industry, and the public at large. The CGCC is
responsible for appointing and constituting the Advisory
Committee. Yet, under current law, there is no requirement that
the Advisory Committee meet. In fact, the Advisory Committee has
not met for more than two years. This bill would make it easier
for the CGCC to constitute the Advisory Committee and provides
that it meets at least twice a year.
Analysis Prepared by : Eric Johnson / G. O. / (916) 319-2531 FN:
0000766