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Senate panel advances bill tightening definition of groups that may run charitable gaming
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The Senate Judiciary Committee continued its hearing on Senate Bill 2035, hearing wide opposition from gaming, city and nonprofit representatives who warned the bill’s definition changes could cut funding for local economic development, tourism and youth programs. After debate the committee voted to give SB 2035 a due-pass recommendation.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday continued hearings on Senate Bill 2035, which would amend who may conduct charitable gaming in North Dakota.
Proponents of maintaining the current, broader definition clashed with some senators who said the law has expanded beyond voters’ original intent. The bill drew testimony from the North Dakota Gaming Alliance, municipal and tourism groups, youth sports organizations and the attorney general’s gaming director.
Scott Meske, representing the North Dakota Gaming Alliance, said the alliance opposed SB 2035 because it could unintentionally cut off small community organizations that use gaming proceeds to support local programs. “I just want to make sure that the definitions that you decide, we don't hurt those organizations,” Meske said, urging the committee to adopt a grandfather clause for organizations authorized to conduct gaming today.
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