Fiscal Note - SB 0260 - Permits Individuals To Own Slot Machines If They Are Not Used For Gambling
L.R. NO. 1005-01
BILL NO. SB 260
SUBJECT: Gambling: Crimes & Punishment
TYPE: Original
DATE: January 31, 1997
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
None $0 $0 $0
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
None $0 $0 $0
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
Local Government $0 $0 $0
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Office of State Courts Administrator assume that any
impact on the workload of the judiciary would depend upon the number of
abuses of the restrictions which are prosecuted; however, they would not
expect a significant increase in the number of criminal prosecutions.
Officials of the Gaming Commission, Office of the Attorney General, Office of
Prosecution Services and the State Public Defender assume this proposal would
not fiscally impact their agency.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of
this proposal.
DESCRIPTION
This proposal would permit the sale or purchase of a slot machine for
operation at the residence of the owner, if such slot machine is not operated
for gambling purposes. Any slot machine seized from a defendant could not be
destroyed until after a court determined that such slot machine was operated
for gambling purposes.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
State Courts Administrator
Gaming Commission
Office of Prosecution Services
State Public Defender
Office of the Attorney General
This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.