Video Lottery Operation License - Renewal
Sponsor: Eric Ebersole (District 44A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: GamingStatus: Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the number of years before the end of the term of a video lottery operation license that a licensee is required to provide certain notice of intent to renew the license and is authorized to apply for renewal; providing for a 15-year term for a renewed license; requiring the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to renew a certain license unless the Commission finds the licensee is no longer qualified; etc.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Ebersole, Delegate Ebersolelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Ebersole, Delegate Ebersolelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Garagiola, Hannahlobbyist | Compass Government Relations | Oral |
| UNF | Watson, Kerrylobbyist | MGM Resorts | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Harting, Martalobbyist | Venable | Oral |
| FWA | Watson, Kerrylobbyist | MGM Resorts | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Ford, Sean | Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
MGM ResortsFWA 1UNF 1
VenableUNF 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFGaragiola, HannahCompass Government RelationsRegistered for: AGC; Acusensus; American Society of Travel Advisors, Inc; Bamboo Health; Brigit, Inc; CTIA- The Wireless Association…
UNFHarting, MartaVenableRegistered for: Abbott Laboratories; Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc., The; Asurion Insurance Services, Inc.; Baltimore Community Foundation; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Baltimore Public Markets Corporation…