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Conference committee debates timeline, hearings language in Senate Bill 22-24 after Senate ‘do not concur’
Summary
A conference committee discussed Senate Bill 22-24, which would alter how charity gaming enforcement and the gaming commission are handled. Senators objected to added timelines and hearing requirements in two sections on page 7; the committee agreed to reconvene to attempt wording changes.
Chair Muehrdle opened the conference committee on Senate Bill 22-24 and noted “we have a do not concur from the Senate on the latest amendments to 22 24,” saying members should discuss the Senate’s objections.
The bill began in the Senate as a measure to eliminate the gaming commission after the panel “wasn't functioning” for several years, committee members said. Representative McCloud, identifying amendments added in the House, said the committee adopted changes proposed by Representative Koppelman and included some language from Senator Murdall.
Senator Larson told the committee he objected to two provisions on page 7, saying the sections “are directing, monetary fines and saying that, the attorney general shall hold hearings, and, the and time limits when all of these…
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