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Committee backs bill letting veterans’ clubs use a portion of gaming proceeds for food and drink
Summary
Senate Bill 2288 would permit veterans organizations to use up to 20% of net charitable-gaming proceeds per quarter for food and beverage costs to operate veterans’ clubs; supporters said the change would help struggling clubs remain open and continue charitable work.
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard extended testimony and voted to recommend approval for Senate Bill 2288, which would allow veterans organizations to use up to 20% of net proceeds from charitable gaming each quarter for food and beverage costs in operating a veterans club.
Senator Kent Dever, sponsor of SB 2288, told the committee that many veterans clubs rely on gaming proceeds to keep facilities open and to fund community activities. "These clubs would not exist without gaming and gaming would not exist without…
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