Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Referendum - Sports Wagering
What this bill does
Providing that the General Assembly may authorize, by law, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue certain sports wagering licenses; providing that a license may be issued only to the holder of a video lottery operation license or a license for thoroughbred racing or harness racing; declaring the intent of the General Assembly that State revenues generated by the proposed sports wagering be used for dedicated purposes including public education; submitting the Act to a referendum of the qualified voters of the State; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (11)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | koch, sarah | Draftkings | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ferguson, Colby | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | boston, frank | law office of frank boston | Position only |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Bereano, Brucelobbyist | 5400 Holiday Drive LLC | Oral |
| FWA | Cohen, Randy | 5400 Holiday Drive LLC | Oral |
| FWA | Cashman, Andy | MD state fair | Position only |
| FWA | brewster, gerry | MD state fair | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | meyers, donna | MD state fair | Position only |
| FWA | berg, emily | law office of frank boston | Position only |
| INFO | Kinnally, Kevin | MACo | Written (PDF) |