HB21-1296
Limited Gaming Codify Executive Orders
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the codification of executive orders pertaining to limited gaming, and, in connection therewith, allowing license applicants to submit fingerprints after the initial submission of an application, eliminating the statutory limit on the number of players permitted in the game of blackjack, and allowing a casino operator to divide its lawful gaming space into more than two noncontiguous spaces.
Bill Summary:
By executive order, to allow for social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the governor:
- Suspended the operation of statutes prohibiting more than 7 players in the game of blackjack;
- Suspended the operation of statutes limiting a casino operator to 2 noncontiguous gaming areas within the casino; and
- Eliminated the requirement that an applicant for a limited gaming or sports betting license submit fingerprints simultaneously with the license application for purposes of conducting a fingerprint-based criminal history record check, instead allowing the applicant to submit fingerprints as a supplement to the application.
The act codifies all 3 of these changes but specifies that final action on a license application cannot be taken until the results of the fingerprint-based criminal history record check are received.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2021 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 21-1296 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 21-1296, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
63
AYE
2
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2021 | L.001 | HOU Business Affairs & Labor | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2021 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 06/14/2021 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 06/14/2021 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 06/14/2021 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/27/2021 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/26/2021 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/25/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/18/2021 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government |
| 05/18/2021 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/17/2021 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/14/2021 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 05/12/2021 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/28/2021 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2021 | 386 | Limited Gaming Codify Executive Orders |