Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 394 — Charitable gaming; registration of landlords, Texas Hold'em poker operations.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 612 (effective 7/1/22)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.

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Summary

Charitable gaming; registration of landlords; Texas Hold'em poker operations. Provides that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may promulgate regulations that require any landlord that leases to a qualified charitable organization any premises devoted in whole or in part to the conduct of bingo games or any other charitable gaming to register with the Department. The bill also prohibits an organization qualified to conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments from conducting any Texas Hold'em poker games where the game has no predetermined end time and the players wager actual money or poker chips that have cash value. The bill contains technical amendments.

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What changed in the latest version

353 added · 339 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 394 clarifies the definitions used in Virginia's charitable gaming laws, particularly regarding bingo and poker operations. Notably, it specifies what constitutes "charitable gaming supplies" and excludes certain incidental items like markers and tape. This change matters because it helps ensure that regulations around charitable gaming are more precise, which can lead to better compliance and clearer understanding for organizations that conduct these games.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.18, 18.2-340.28:2, and 18.2-340.33 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charitable gaming;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER 612 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.18, 18.2-340.28:2, and 18.2-340.33 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charitable gaming;
Texas Hold'em poker oRerations.
Texas Hold'em poker operations.
O [S 394] Approved L L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 394] Approved April 11, 2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.18, 18.2-340.28:2, and 18.2-340.33 of the Code of Virginia areE amended and reenacted as follows:
That §§ 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.18, 18.2-340.28:2, and 18.2-340.33 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
D As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
§ 18.2-340.16.
"Bingo" means a specific game of chance played with (i) individual cards having randomly numbered squares ranging from one to 75, (ii) Department-approved electronic devices that display facsimiles of bingo cards and are used for the purpose of marking and monitoring players' cards as numbers are called, or (iii) Department-approved cards, in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers on such cards conforming to a predetermined pattern of numbers selected at random.
Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Bingo" means a specific game of chance played with (i) individual cards having randomly numbered squares ranging from one to 75, (ii) Department-approved electronic devices that display facsimiles of called, or (iii) Department-approved cards, in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers on such cards conforming to a predetermined pattern of numbers selected at random.
B "Bona fide member" means an individual who participates in activities of a qualified organiz9tion oth"Charitable gaming" or "charitable games" means those raffles, Texas Hold'em poker tournamenEs, and games of chance explicitly authorized by this article.
"Bona fide member" means an individual who participates in activities of a qualified organization other than such organization's charitable gaming activities.
R "Charitable gaming supplies" includes bingo cards or sheets, devices for selecting bingo numbers, instant bingo cards, pull-tab cards and seal cards, playing cards for Texas Hold'em poker, poker chips, and any other equipment or product manufactured for or intended to be used in the conduct of charitable games.
"Charitable gaming" or "charitable games" means those raffles, Texas Hold'em poker tournaments, and games of chance explicitly authorized by this article.
"Charitable gaming supplies" includes bingo cards or sheets, devices for selecting bingo numbers, instant bingo cards, pull-tab cards and seal cards, playing cards for Texas Hold'em poker, poker chips, and any other equipment or product manufactured for or intended to be used in the conduct of charitable games.
immediately before or after the permitted activity, which may include, but not be limited to, (i) selling bingo cards or packs, electronic devices, instant bingo or pull-tab cards, or raffle tickets, (ii) calling bingo games, (iii) distributing prizes, and (iv) any other services provided by volunteer workers.
"Conduct" means the actions associated with the provision of a gaming operation during and immediately before or after the permitted activity, which may include, but not be limited to, (i) selling bingo cards or packs, electronic devices, instant bingo or pull-tab cards, or raffle tickets, (ii) calling bingo games, (iii) distributing prizes, and (iv) any other services provided by volunteer workers.
"Gaming expenses" means prizes, supplies, costs of publicizing gaming activities, audit and other reasonable and proper expenses as are directly incurred for the conduct of charitable gaming.such "Gross receipts" means the total amount of money generated by an organization from charitable gaming before the deduction of expenses, including prizes.
"Gaming expenses" means prizes, supplies, costs of publicizing gaming activities, audit and administration or permit fees, and a portion of the rent, utilities, accounting and legal fees and such other reasonable and proper expenses as are directly incurred for the conduct of charitable gaming.
"Instant bingo," "pull tabs," or "seal cards" means specific games of chance played by the random selection of one or more individually prepacked cards, including Department-approved electronic versions thereof, with winners being determined by the preprinted or predetermined appearance of concealed letters, numbers or symbols that must be exposed by the player to determine wins and losses and may include the use of a seal card which conceals one or more numbers or symbols that have been equipment.
"Gross receipts" means the total amount of money generated by an organization from charitable gaming before the deduction of expenses, including prizes.
in advance as prize winners.
"Instant bingo," "pull tabs," or "seal cards" means specific games of chance played by the random selection of one or more individually prepacked cards, including Department-approved electronic versions thereof, with winners being determined by the preprinted or predetermined appearance of concealed letters, numbers or symbols that must be exposed by the player to determine wins and losses and may include the use of a seal card which conceals one or more numbers or symbols that have been designated in advance as prize winners.
Such cards may be dispensed by electronic or mechanical "Jackpot" means a bingo game that the organization has designated on its game program as a jackpot game in which the prize amount is greater than $100.
Such cards may be dispensed by electronic or mechanical equipment.
"Jackpot" means a bingo game that the organization has designated on its game program as a jackpot game in which the prize amount is greater than $100.
"Management" means the provision of oversight of a gaming operation, which may include, but is submitting and maintaining required records and financial reports, and ensuring that all aspects of theng, operation are in compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations.
"Management" means the provision of oversight of a gaming operation, which may include, but is not limited to, the responsibilities of applying for and maintaining a permit or authorization, compiling, submitting and maintaining required records and financial reports, and ensuring that all aspects of the operation are in compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations.
of 6 "Network bingo" means a specific bingo game in which pari-mutuel play is permitted.
"Network bingo" means a specific bingo game in which pari-mutuel play is permitted.
"Operation" means the activities associated with production of a charitable gaming activity, which may include, but not be limited to (i) the direct on-site supervision of the conduct of charitable gaming;
of 6 "Operation" means the activities associated with production of a charitable gaming activity, which may include, but not be limited to (i) the direct on-site supervision of the conduct of charitable gaming;
"Pari-mutuel play" means an integrated network operated by a licensee of the Department comprised of 6 of participating charitable organizations for the conduct of network bingo games in which the purchase of a network bingo card by a player automatically includes the player in a pool with all other Elayers in the network, and where the prize to the winning player is awarded based on a percentage of the total amount of network bingo cards sold in a particular network.
"Pari-mutuel play" means an integrated network operated by a licensee of the Department comprised of participating charitable organizations for the conduct of network bingo games in which the purchase of a network bingo card by a player automatically includes the player in a pool with all other players in the network, and where the prize to the winning player is awarded based on a percentage of the total amount of network bingo cards sold in a particular network.
N "Qualified organization" means any organization to which a valid permit has been issued by tRe Department to conduct charitable gaming or any organization that is exempt pursuant to § 18.2-340.23.
"Qualified organization" means any organization to which a valid permit has been issued by the of 6 Department to conduct charitable gaming or any organization that is exempt pursuant to § 18.2-340.23.
prearranged number of one or more persons purchasing chances or (ii) a random contest in which the winning name or preassigned number of one or more persons purchasing chances is determined by aL race involving inanimate objects floating on a body of water, commonly referred to as a "duck race." "Reasonable and proper business expenses" means business expenses actually incurred by a qualified organization in the conduct of charitable gaming and not otherwise allowed under this article oE under Board regulations on real estate and personal property tax payments, travel expenses, payments of utilities and trash collection services, legal and accounting fees, costs of business furniture, fixtures and office equipment and costs of acquisition, maintenance, repair or construction of an organization's real property.
"Raffle" means a lottery in which the prize is won by (i) a random drawing of the name or prearranged number of one or more persons purchasing chances or (ii) a random contest in which the winning name or preassigned number of one or more persons purchasing chances is determined by a race involving inanimate objects floating on a body of water, commonly referred to as a "duck race." "Reasonable and proper business expenses" means business expenses actually incurred by a qualified organization in the conduct of charitable gaming and not otherwise allowed under this article or under Board regulations on real estate and personal property tax payments, travel expenses, payments of utilities and trash collection services, legal and accounting fees, costs of business furniture, fixtures and office equipment and costs of acquisition, maintenance, repair or construction of an organization's real property.
For the purpose of this definition, salaries and wages of employees whose primary qualify as a business expense.
For the purpose of this definition, salaries and wages of employees whose primary responsibility is to provide services for the principal benefit of an organization's members shall not qualify as a business expense.
However, payments made pursuant to § 51.1-1204 to the Volunteerhall not Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund shall be deemed a reasonable and proper business expense.
However, payments made pursuant to § 51.1-1204 to the Volunteer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Service Award Fund shall be deemed a reasonable and proper business expense.
"Supplier" means any person who offers to sell, sells or otherwise provides charitable gaminS supplies to any qualified organization.
"Supplier" means any person who offers to sell, sells or otherwise provides charitable gaming supplies to any qualified organization.
3 "Texas Hold'em poker game" means a variation of poker in which (i) players receive two cards4 facedown that may be used individually, (ii) five cards shown face up are shared among all playRrs in the game, (iii) players combine any number of their individual cards with the shared cards to make the highest five-card hand to win the value wagered during the game, and (iv) the ranking of hands and the rules of the game are governed by the official rules of the Poker Tournament Directors Association.
"Texas Hold'em poker game" means a variation of poker in which (i) players receive two cards facedown that may be used individually, (ii) five cards shown face up are shared among all players in the game, (iii) players combine any number of their individual cards with the shared cards to make the highest five-card hand to win the value wagered during the game, and (iv) the ranking of hands and the rules of the game are governed by the official rules of the Poker Tournament Directors Association.
who pay a fixed fee for entry into the competition and for a certain amount of poker chips for use in the competition;
"Texas Hold'em poker tournament" or "tournament" means an organized competition of players (i) who pay a fixed fee for entry into the competition and for a certain amount of poker chips for use in the competition;
Such powers and duties sha1.
Such powers and duties shall include but not be limited to the following:
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The Department, its agents and employees and any law-enforcement officers charged with the enforcement of charitable gaming laws shall have free access to the offices, facilities or any other place charitable gaming.
The Department, its agents and employees and any law-enforcement officers charged with the enforcement of charitable gaming laws shall have free access to the offices, facilities or any other place of business of any organization, including any premises devoted in whole or in part to the conduct of charitable gaming.
The Department may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses before it, administer oaths, judgment of the Department, it is necessary to do so for the effectual discharge of its duties.n the 5.
The Department may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses before it, administer oaths, and compel production of records or other documents and testimony of such witnesses whenever, in the judgment of the Department, it is necessary to do so for the effectual discharge of its duties.
The Department may compel any person conducting charitable gaming to file with the Department of 6 such documents, information, or data as shall appear to the Department to be necessary for the performance of its duties.
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The Department may compel any person conducting charitable gaming to file with the Department such documents, information, or data as shall appear to the Department to be necessary for the performance of its duties.
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The provisions of this subdivision shall not prohibit the joint operation of bingo games held in of 6 accordance with § 18.2-340.29.
The provisions of this subdivision shall not prohibit the joint operation of bingo games held in accordance with § 18.2-340.29.
No person shall pay or receive for use of any premises devoted, in whole or in part, to tEe conduct of any charitable games, any consideration in excess of the current fair market rental value of such property.
No person shall pay or receive for use of any premises devoted, in whole or in part, to the conduct of any charitable games, any consideration in excess of the current fair market rental value of such property.
Fair market rental value consideration shall not be based upon or determined by reference to a percentage of the proceeds derived from the operation of any charitable games or to the nuRber of people in attendance at such charitable games.
Fair market rental value consideration shall not be based upon or determined by reference to a percentage of the proceeds derived from the operation of any charitable games or to the number of people in attendance at such charitable games.
person is and, for a period of at least 30 days immediately preceding such participation, has been a bona fide member of the organization.
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No person shall participate in the management or operation of any charitable game unless such person is and, for a period of at least 30 days immediately preceding such participation, has been a bona fide member of the organization.
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L The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to (i) persons employed as clerical assisEants by qualified organizations composed of or for deaf or blind persons;
of 6 The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to (i) persons employed as clerical assistants by qualified organizations composed of or for deaf or blind persons;
or (iv) with § 18.2-340.16, provided (a) such sales are conducted by no more than two on-duty employees, (b)e such employees receive no compensation for or based on the sale of the pull tabs or seal cards, and (c) such sales are conducted in the private social quarters of the organization.
or (iv) persons employed by a qualified organization authorized to sell pull tabs or seal cards in accordance with § 18.2-340.16, provided (a) such sales are conducted by no more than two on-duty employees, (b) such employees receive no compensation for or based on the sale of the pull tabs or seal cards, and (c) such sales are conducted in the private social quarters of the organization.
No person shall receive any remuneration for participating in the management, operation oS conduct of any charitable game, except that:
No person shall receive any remuneration for participating in the management, operation or conduct of any charitable game, except that:
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Persons employed by organizations composed of or for deaf or blind persons may receive 4 remuneration not to exceed $30 per event for providing clerical assistance in the management anR operation but not the conduct of charitable games only for such organizations;
Persons employed by organizations composed of or for deaf or blind persons may receive remuneration not to exceed $30 per event for providing clerical assistance in the management and operation but not the conduct of charitable games only for such organizations;
Persons under the age of 19 who sell raffle tickets for a qualified organization to raise funds for youth activities in which they participate may receive nonmonetary incentive awards or prizes from the orgc.
Persons under the age of 19 who sell raffle tickets for a qualified organization to raise funds for youth activities in which they participate may receive nonmonetary incentive awards or prizes from the organization;
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conduct of a bingo game may be provided food and nonalcoholic beverages by such organization forr on-premises consumption during the bingo game provided the food and beverages are provided in accordance with Board regulations;
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A member of a qualified organization lawfully participating in the management, operation or conduct of a bingo game may be provided food and nonalcoholic beverages by such organization for on-premises consumption during the bingo game provided the food and beverages are provided in accordance with Board regulations;
No landlord shall, at bingo games conducted on the landlord's premises, (i) participate in the consideration any bingo supplies, including, but not limited to, bingo cards, instant bingo cards, or other game pieces;
No landlord shall, at bingo games conducted on the landlord's premises, (i) participate in the conduct, management, or operation of any bingo games;
(ii) sell, lease or otherwise provide for consideration any bingo supplies, including, but not limited to, bingo cards, instant bingo cards, or other game pieces;
No bingo door prize shall exceed $250 for a single door prize or $500 in cumulative door prizes in b.
No bingo door prize shall exceed $250 for a single door prize or $500 in cumulative door prizes in any one session;
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Any progressive bingo game, in which (i) a regular or special prize, not to exceed $100, is awarded on the basis of predetermined numbers or patterns selected at random and (ii) a progressive prize, not to exceed $500 for the initial progressive prize and $5,000 for the maximum progressive prize, is awarded if the predetermined numbers or patterns are covered when a certain number of numbers is called, provided that (a) there are no more than six such games per session per organization, (b) the amount of increase of the progressive prize per session is no more than $200, (c) the bingo cards or sheets used in such games are sold separately from the bingo cards or sheets used for any other bingo games, (d) the organization separately accounts for the proceeds from such sale, and (e) such games are otherwise operated in accordance with the Department's rules of play.
Any progressive bingo game, in which (i) a regular or special prize, not to exceed $100, is awarded on the basis of predetermined numbers or patterns selected at random and (ii) a progressive prize, not to exceed $500 for the initial progressive prize and $5,000 for the maximum progressive prize, is awarded if the predetermined numbers or patterns are covered when a certain number of numbers is called, provided that (a) there are no more than six such games per session per organization, (b) the amount of increase of the progressive prize per session is no more than $200, (c) the bingo cards or sheets used in of 6 such games are sold separately from the bingo cards or sheets used for any other bingo games, (d) the organization separately accounts for the proceeds from such sale, and (e) such games are otherwise operated in accordance with the Department's rules of play.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 612 (effective 7/1/22)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022

  3. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022

  4. Impact statement from DPB (SB394ER)

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Signed by President

  7. Enrolled

  8. Impact statement from DPB (SB394H1)

  9. Title replaced 22107107D-H1

  10. House substitute agreed to by Senate (36-Y 1-N 3-A)

  11. VOTE: Passage (60-Y 38-N)

  12. Passed House with substitute (60-Y 38-N)

  13. Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB394H1

  14. Committee substitute agreed to 22107107D-H1

  15. Read third time

  16. Read second time

  17. Committee substitute printed 22107107D-H1

  18. Reported from General Laws with substitute (16-Y 6-N)

  19. House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  20. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  21. Read first time

  22. Placed on Calendar

  23. Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 1-N 3-A)

  24. Read second time and engrossed

  25. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  26. Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)

  27. Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  28. Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)

  29. Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming

  30. Impact statement from DPB (SB394)

  31. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  32. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102779D

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House substitute agreed to by Senate (36-Y 1-N 3-A)

Passed 36 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 36103
Total 36103
% of votes cast 90%3%0%8%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
McClellan, Jennifer L. — Yea
Morrissey, Joseph D. — Yea
Spruill, Lionell, Sr. — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Not Voting
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Nay
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kiggans, Jennifer A. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Not Voting
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Not Voting

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VOTE: Passage (60-Y 38-N)

Passed 60 Yea · 37 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 603702
Total 603702
% of votes cast 61%37%0%2%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Greenhalgh, Karen S. — Yea
March, Marie E. — Nay
Adams, Dawn M. — Yea
Adams, Les R. — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Avoli, G. "John" — Nay
Batten, Amanda E. — Nay
Bell, Robert B. — Nay
Betsy B. Carr — Nay
Bill Wiley — Nay
Bourne, Jeffrey M. — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
Byron, Kathy J. — Nay
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Campbell, Jeffrey L. — Nay
Campbell, Ronnie R. — Nay
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. — Not Voting
Cordoza, A.C. — Nay
Coyner, Carrie E. — Nay
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Davis, Glenn R. — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Don Scott — Nay
Edmunds, James E., II — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Fariss, C. Matthew — Yea
Filler-Corn, Eileen — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Freitas, Nicholas J. — Nay
Gooditis, Wendy W. — Yea
Guzman, Elizabeth R. — Yea
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Yea
Hudson, Sally L. — Yea
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Nay
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Nay
Jason S. Ballard — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Nay
Jenkins, Clinton L. — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Nay
Joseph P. McNamara — Nay
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Keam, Mark L. — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Kory, Kaye — Yea
LaRock, Dave A. — Nay
Lamont Bagby — Nay
Luke E. Torian — Nay
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Maldonado, Michelle Lopes — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Nay
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Nay
Michael J. Webert — Nay
Mike A. Cherry — Nay
Mullin, Michael P. — Yea
Mundon King, Candi — Yea
Murphy, Kathleen — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Nay
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Nay
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Nay
Plum, Kenneth R. — Nay
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Ransone, Margaret B. — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Robinson, Roxann L. — Not Voting
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Sickles, Mark D. — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Nay
Taylor, Kim A. — Nay
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Nay
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Wampler, William C., III — Nay
Wendell S. Walker — Nay
Wren M. Williams — Nay

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Reported from General Laws with substitute (16-Y 6-N)

Passed 16 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16600
Total 16600
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Adams, Dawn M. — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
Campbell, Jeffrey L. — Nay
Chris S. Runion — Nay
Coyner, Carrie E. — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jenkins, Clinton L. — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Nay
Murphy, Kathleen — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Robinson, Roxann L. — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Nay
Wampler, William C., III — Nay
Wendell S. Walker — Yea

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Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 1-N 3-A)

Passed 36 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 36103
Total 36103
% of votes cast 90%3%0%8%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
McClellan, Jennifer L. — Yea
Morrissey, Joseph D. — Yea
Spruill, Lionell, Sr. — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Not Voting
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Nay
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kiggans, Jennifer A. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Not Voting
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Not Voting

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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
McClellan, Jennifer L. — Yea
Morrissey, Joseph D. — Yea
Spruill, Lionell, Sr. — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kiggans, Jennifer A. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14001
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
McClellan, Jennifer L. — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Not Voting
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea

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Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kiggans, Jennifer A. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea

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What does SB 394 do?
Charitable gaming; registration of landlords; Texas Hold'em poker operations. Provides that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may promulgate regulations that require any landlord that leases to a qualified charitable organization any premises devoted in whole or in part to the conduct of bingo games or any other charitable gaming to register with the Department. The bill also prohibits an organization qualified to conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments from conducting any Texas Hold'em poker games where the game has no predetermined end time and the players wager actual money or poker chips that have cash value. The bill contains technical amendments.
Who sponsors SB 394?
SB 394 is sponsored by Bell, John J., Bryce E. Reeves, Paul E. Krizek, and Adam P. Ebbin.
What is the current status of SB 394?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
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