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Senate narrows charitable-gaming definition after contentious debate; bill passes 27-20
Summary
After nearly an hour of floor debate about youth sports, tourism definitions and oversight, the North Dakota Senate adopted Senate Bill 2035 to narrow the state's definition of "public spirited organization" for charitable gambling. Sponsors say youth sports remain covered; critics say the bill does not do enough to curb the industry's growth.
The North Dakota Senate voted 27-20 to pass Senate Bill 2035, a measure that narrows the statutory definition of "public spirited organization" for purposes of charitable gambling.
Senator Tim Bridal, sponsor and member of the Judiciary Committee, told the chamber the bill aims to rein in broad language added in prior decades and to clarify that "adult amateur sports" are no longer included while "youth sports are still considered charitable" and remain eligible under other provisions. Bridal said the change followed an interim study and consultations with the attorney general's…
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