Representative Rutherford’s amendment to bind magistrates to law enforcement sparks heated debate

Feb 26, 2025

Representative Rutherford proposed an amendment to make magistrate rulings on gaming devices binding on law enforcement; members debated judge-shopping, selective enforcement and due process before tabling the amendment 14–6.

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Representative Rutherford introduced an amendment to Senate Bill 3 intended to give binding effect to magistrate court determinations that a machine is permissible under code unless the ruling is reversed on appeal.

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