Nevada's online gambling bill is still alive and kicking, in spite of some setbacks last week.
The original gaming bill, AB578, got hung up in the state Senate last week due to a legislative backlog. Supporters were unwilling to let the bill die, however, and pushed for a resurrection waiver, which would allow them to reintroduce the legislation at a later date.
That option was not needed, as supporters decided to piggyback the gaming legislation on AB466, a measure that would provide work cards for gaming employees, on the evening of June 3. AB466 was chosen as the vehicle for the gambling bill in order to prevent it from being attached to one of two controversial tax bills that would likely have led to its demise.
The senate is expected to approve the bill on June 4, and then pass it on to Governor Kenny Guinn for final approval.
The legislature is under a deadline, as the session ends on June 4 and does not meet again for another two years.
Stay tuned to WINNERonline for more details as they become available.
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