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Senate committee reports bill allowing Fairfax County casino referendum after divisive debate
Summary
A Senate subcommittee voted to report Senate Bill 982, which would add Fairfax County to eligible localities for a casino referendum, after floor debate in which several senators cited local opposition and others argued for economic benefits.
A Senate subcommittee voted to report Senate Bill 982 on a party-line split after an hour-plus of debate over whether Fairfax County should be added to the list of localities eligible to hold a referendum on hosting a casino.
The bill, introduced as Senate Bill 982, would add Fairfax County to the list of eligible host localities and permit a local referendum on the question. The subcommittee recommended that the bill be reported to the full committee by a recorded vote of 9–6.
Why it matters: supporters said the change would create new revenue and economic development opportunities for Fairfax County and for the Commonwealth, while opponents said the county government did not request the authority and that a substantial portion of affected…
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