Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 397 — Gaming; posting of illegal gaming tip line information.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0593)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 05, 2024.

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    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Gaming; posting of illegal gaming tip line information. Requires those legally authorized to sell Virginia lottery tickets or conduct charitable gaming, horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, and casino gaming in the Commonwealth to post in a conspicuous place on their premises a sign that bears the toll-free telephone number and website of the illegal gaming tip line established and administered by the Office of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator in the Department of State Police for members of the public to report concerns about, or suspected instances of, illegal gaming activities. This bill incorporates SB 348.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

386 added · 367 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 397 include the addition of specific regulations for charitable gaming permits and electronic gaming authorization. Now, organizations must use a predetermined percentage of their receipts for approved charitable purposes, which helps ensure that funds are spent in accordance with their intended missions. This amendment is significant as it promotes transparency and accountability in how gaming revenues are allocated, aiming to better support community and charitable initiatives.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-340.19 and 59.1-369, as it is currently effective and as it shall numbered 58.1-4007.3 and by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 41 of Title 58.1 a section numberedn 58.1-4122.1, relating to gaming;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2024 SESSION CHAPTER 593 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-340.19 and 59.1-369, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-4007.3 and by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 41 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-4122.1, relating to gaming;
O L [S 397] L Approved E Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 397] Approved April 5, 2024 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
D the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted and that the Code of Virginia is amended byffective, of adding a section numbered 58.1-4007.3 and by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 41 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-4122.1 as follows:
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§ 18.2-340.19.
That §§ 18.2-340.19 and 59.1-369, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted and that the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 58.1-4007.3 and by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 41 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-4122.1 as follows:
Regulations of the Department.
Require, as a condition of receiving a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming, that the applicant use a predetermined percentage of its receipts for (i) thBse lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes for which the organization is specifi9ally repair of any interest in real property involved in the operation of the organization and used Eor lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes, as follows:
Require, as a condition of receiving a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming, that the applicant use a predetermined percentage of its receipts for (i) those lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes for which the organization is specifically chartered or organized or (ii) those expenses relating to the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or repair of any interest in real property involved in the operation of the organization and used for lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes, as follows:
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Specify the conditions under which a complete list of the organization's members who participate in the management, operation, or conduct of charitable gaming may be required in order for the § 18.2-340.24.ascertain the percentage of Virginia residents in accordance with subdivision A 3 of Membership lists furnished to the Department in accordance with this subdivision shall not be a matter of public record and shall be exempt from disclosure under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.).
Specify the conditions under which a complete list of the organization's members who participate in the management, operation, or conduct of charitable gaming may be required in order for the Department to ascertain the percentage of Virginia residents in accordance with subdivision A 3 of § 18.2-340.24.
Membership lists furnished to the Department in accordance with this subdivision shall not be a matter of public record and shall be exempt from disclosure under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.).
Establish requirements for the audit of all reports required in accordance with §§ 18.2-340.30 and 18.5.
Establish requirements for the audit of all reports required in accordance with §§ 18.2-340.30 and 18.2-340.30:2.
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but shall not include (i) devices operated by dropping one or more coins or tokens into a slot and pulling a handle or pushing a button or touchpoint on a touchscreen to activate one to three or more reels marked into horizontal segments by varying symbols, where the predetermined prize amount similar devices that display flashing lights or illuminations, or bells, whistles, or other sounds, solely intended to entice players to play.
but shall not include (i) devices operated by dropping one or more coins or tokens into a slot and pulling a handle or pushing a button or touchpoint on a touchscreen to activate one to three or more reels marked into horizontal segments by varying symbols, where the predetermined prize amount depends on how and how many of the symbols line up when the rotating reels come to rest, or (ii) other similar devices that display flashing lights or illuminations, or bells, whistles, or other sounds, solely intended to entice players to play.
and (iii) subject to the provisions of subdivision 12 of § 18.2-340.33, permit nonmembers to participate in the conduct of bingo so long as the nonmembers are under the direct supervision of a bon7.
and (iii) subject to the provisions of subdivision 12 of § 18.2-340.33, permit nonmembers to participate in the conduct of bingo so long as the nonmembers are under the direct supervision of a bona fide member of the organization during the bingo game.
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Prescribe the conditions under which persons who are bona fide members of a qualified organization or a child, above the age of 13 years, of a bona fide member of such organization may participate in the conduct or operation of bingo games.
Prescribe the conditions under which persons who are bona fide members of a qualified organization or a child, above the age of 13 years, of a bona fide member of such organization may of 7 participate in the conduct or operation of bingo games.
In addition, the Commission may require any person granted a permit by the Commission and shall require any person licensed by the Commission, the recognized majority horsemen's group, and the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Commission under this chapter to produce an annual balance sheet and operating statement prepared by a certified of 7 public accountant approved by the Commission.
In addition, the Commission may require any person granted a permit by the Commission and shall require any person licensed by the Commission, the recognized majority horsemen's group, and the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Commission under this chapter to produce an annual balance sheet and operating statement prepared by a certified public accountant approved by the Commission.
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The Commission shall promulgate regulations and conditions under which horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering shall be conducted in the Commonwealth, and all such other regulations it deems necessary and appropriate to effect the purposes of this chapter, including a requirement that Ricensees post, in a conspicuous place in every place where pari-mutuel wagering is conducted, (i) a sign which provides assistance to compulsive gamblers and (ii) a sign that bears the toll-free number and website for the illegal gaming tip line established and administered by the Office of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator in the Department of State Police pursuant to § 52-54 for members of the public to report concerns about, or suspected instances of, illegal gaming activities.
The Commission shall promulgate regulations and conditions under which horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering shall be conducted in the Commonwealth, and all such other regulations it deems necessary and appropriate to effect the purposes of this chapter, including a requirement that licensees of 7 post, in a conspicuous place in every place where pari-mutuel wagering is conducted, (i) a sign which that bears a toll-free telephone number for "Gamblers Anonymous" or other organization which that provides assistance to compulsive gamblers and (ii) a sign that bears the toll-free number and website for the illegal gaming tip line established and administered by the Office of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator in the Department of State Police pursuant to § 52-54 for members of the public to report concerns about, or suspected instances of, illegal gaming activities.
Such regulations shall include provisions for affirmative action to assure participation by minority persons in contracts granEed by the Commission and its licensees.
Such regulations shall include provisions for affirmative action to assure participation by minority persons in contracts granted by the Commission and its licensees.
The Commission shall promulgate regulations and conditions under which simulcast horse racing other regulations it deems necessary and appropriate to effect the purposes of this chapter.
The Commission shall promulgate regulations and conditions under which simulcast horse racing shall be conducted at a licensed horse racetrack or satellite facility in the Commonwealth and all such other regulations it deems necessary and appropriate to effect the purposes of this chapter.
Suchl such regulations shall include provisions that all simulcast horse racing shall comply with the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C.
Such regulations shall include provisions that all simulcast horse racing shall comply with the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C.
however, the Commission S shall have the authority to alter the required number of live racing days based on what the Com3ission deems to be in the best interest of the Virginia horse industry.
however, the Commission shall have the authority to alter the required number of live racing days based on what the Commission deems to be in the best interest of the Virginia horse industry.
Such regulations shall authori7e up to 10 satellite facilities and restrict majority ownership of satellite facilities to an entity licenRed by the Commission that is a significant infrastructure limited licensee, or if by August 1, 2015, there is no such licensee or a pending application for such license, then the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Commission may be granted licenses to own or operate satellite facilities.
Such regulations shall authorize up to 10 satellite facilities and restrict majority ownership of satellite facilities to an entity licensed by the Commission that is a significant infrastructure limited licensee, or if by August 1, 2015, there is no such licensee or a pending application for such license, then the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Commission may be granted licenses to own or operate satellite facilities.
If, however, organization, the Commission grants a license to a significant infrastructure limited licensee pursuant toder § 59.1-376, then such limited licensee may own or operate the remaining available satellite facilities authorized in accordance with this subdivision.
If, however, after the issuance of a license to own or operate a satellite facility to such nonprofit industry stakeholder organization, the Commission grants a license to a significant infrastructure limited licensee pursuant to § 59.1-376, then such limited licensee may own or operate the remaining available satellite facilities authorized in accordance with this subdivision.
Such regulations shall include, but not be limited to, (i) standards, wagering in the Commonwealth;
Such regulations shall include, but not be limited to, (i) standards, qualifications, and procedures for the issuance of a license to an entity for the operation of pari-mutuel wagering in the Commonwealth;
except that the Commission shall not issue a license to, and shallari-mutuel revoke the license of, an entity that, either directly or through an entity under common control with it, withholds the sale at fair market value to a licensee of simulcast horse racing signals that such entity or an entity under common control with it sells to other racetracks, satellite facilities, or advance deposit account wagering providers located in or outside of the Commonwealth;
except that the Commission shall not issue a license to, and shall revoke the license of, an entity that, either directly or through an entity under common control with it, withholds the sale at fair market value to a licensee of simulcast horse racing signals that such entity or an entity under common control with it sells to other racetracks, satellite facilities, or advance deposit account wagering providers located in or outside of the Commonwealth;
No pari-mutuel wager may be made on or with any computer owned or leased by the Commonwealth, or any of its subdivisions, or at any public elementary this method of pari-mutuel wagering, all wagering on simulcast horse racing shall take place only at afor licensed horse racetrack or satellite facility.
No pari-mutuel wager may be made on or with any computer owned or leased by the Commonwealth, or any of its subdivisions, or at any public elementary or secondary school or institution of higher education.
The Commission also shall ensure that, except for this method of pari-mutuel wagering, all wagering on simulcast horse racing shall take place only at a licensed horse racetrack or satellite facility.
The Commission may compel any person holding a license or permit to file with the Commission such data as shall appear to the Commission to be necessary for the performance of its duties including but not limited to financial statements and information relative to stockholders and all others with any persons shall be kept.such person.
The Commission may compel any person holding a license or permit to file with the Commission such data as shall appear to the Commission to be necessary for the performance of its duties including but not limited to financial statements and information relative to stockholders and all others with any pecuniary interest in such person.
It may prescribe the manner in which books and records of such 8.
It may prescribe the manner in which books and records of such persons shall be kept.
The Commission may enter into arrangements with any foreign or domestic government or of 7 governmental agency, for the purposes of exchanging information or performing any other act to better ensure the proper conduct of horse racing.
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The Commission may enter into arrangements with any foreign or domestic government or governmental agency, for the purposes of exchanging information or performing any other act to better ensure the proper conduct of horse racing.
The Commission shall upon the receipt of a complaint of an alleged criminal violation of this chapter immediately report the complaint to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth and the State Police for appropriate action.
The Commission shall upon the receipt of a complaint of an alleged criminal violation of this chapter immediately report the complaint to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth and the State of 7 Police for appropriate action.
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The Commission is vested with jurisdiction and supervision over all horse racing licensed under the provisions of this chapter including all persons conducting, participating in, or attendingEany race meeting.
The Commission is vested with jurisdiction and supervision over all horse racing licensed under the provisions of this chapter including all persons conducting, participating in, or attending any race meeting.
It may eject or exclude from the enclosure or from any part thereof any person, whether or not he possesses a license or permit, whose conRuct or reputation is such that his presence may, in the opinion of the Commission, reflect on the honesty and int2.
It may eject or exclude from the enclosure or from any part thereof any person, whether or not he possesses a license or permit, whose conduct or reputation is such that his presence may, in the opinion of the Commission, reflect on the honesty and integrity of horse racing or interfere with the orderly conduct of horse racing.
The Commission, its representatives, and employees shall visit, investigate, and have free access to the office, track, facilities, satellite facilities or other places of business of any license or permit holder, and may compel the production of any of the books, documents, records, or memoranda of any license or permit holder for the purpose of satisfying itself that this chapter and its regulations are strictly complied with.
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In addition, the Commission may require any person granted a permit by the E Commission and shall require any person licensed by the Commission, the recognized majority horsemen's group, and the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Commission under this chapter to produce an annual balance sheet and operating statement prepared by a certified public accountant approved by the Commission.
The Commission, its representatives, and employees shall visit, investigate, and have free access to the office, track, facilities, satellite facilities or other places of business of any license or permit holder, and may compel the production of any of the books, documents, records, or memoranda of any license or permit holder for the purpose of satisfying itself that this chapter and its regulations are strictly of 7 complied with.
The Commission may require the production of any con3.
In addition, the Commission may require any person granted a permit by the Commission and shall require any person licensed by the Commission, the recognized majority horsemen's group, and the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Commission under this chapter to produce an annual balance sheet and operating statement prepared by a certified public accountant approved by the Commission.
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The Commission shall promulgate regulations and conditions under which horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering shall be conducted in the Commonwealth, and all such other regulations it deems necessary and appropriate to effect the purposes of this chapter, including a requirement that licensees post, in a conspicuous place in every place where pari-mutuel wagering is conducted, (i) a signSwhich that bears a toll-free telephone number for "Gamblers Anonymous" or other organization which th3t provides assistance to compulsive gamblers and (ii) a sign that bears the toll-free number and 7ebsite for the illegal gaming tip line established and administered by the Office of the Gaming EnforcRment Coordinator in the Department of State Police pursuant to § 52-54 for members of the public to report concerns about, or suspected instances of, illegal gaming activities.
The Commission may require the production of any contract to which such person is or may be a party.
Such regulations shall include provisions for affirmative action to assure participation by minority persons in contracts granted by the ownership or participation in any horse racetrack.
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The Commission shall promulgate regulations and conditions under which horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering shall be conducted in the Commonwealth, and all such other regulations it deems necessary and appropriate to effect the purposes of this chapter, including a requirement that licensees post, in a conspicuous place in every place where pari-mutuel wagering is conducted, (i) a sign which that bears a toll-free telephone number for "Gamblers Anonymous" or other organization which that provides assistance to compulsive gamblers and (ii) a sign that bears the toll-free number and website for the illegal gaming tip line established and administered by the Office of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator in the Department of State Police pursuant to § 52-54 for members of the public to report concerns about, or suspected instances of, illegal gaming activities.
Such regulations shall include provisions for affirmative action to assure participation by minority persons in contracts granted by the Commission and its licensees.
Nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to preclude private local ownership or participation in any horse racetrack.
facilities to an entity licensed by the Commission that is a significant infrastructure limited licensee, or if by August 1, 2015, there is no such licensee or a pending application for such license, then the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Commission may be granted licenses to own or operate satellite facilities.
Such regulations shall authorize up to 10 satellite facilities and restrict majority ownership of satellite facilities to an entity licensed by the Commission that is a significant infrastructure limited licensee, or if by August 1, 2015, there is no such licensee or a pending application for such license, then the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Commission may be granted licenses to own or operate satellite facilities.
In no event shall the Commission authorize any such entities to own or operate more than a combined total of 10 satellite facilities.
In no event shall the Commission authorize any such entities to own or operate more than a combined total of satellite facilities.
Nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to preclude private local ownership or simulcast horse racing shall take place only at a licensed horse racetrack or satellite facility.
Nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to preclude private local ownership or participation in any satellite facility.
Except as authorized pursuant to subdivision 5, wagering on simulcast horse racing shall take place only at a licensed horse racetrack or satellite facility.
except that the Commission shall not issue a license to, and shall revoke the license of, an entity that, either directly or through an entity under common control with it, an entity under common control with it sells to other racetracks, satellite facilities, or advance depositr account wagering providers located in or outside of the Commonwealth;
except that the Commission shall not issue a license to, and shall revoke the license of, an entity that, either directly or through an entity under common control with it, withholds the sale at fair market value to a licensee of simulcast horse racing signals that such entity or an entity under common control with it sells to other racetracks, satellite facilities, or advance deposit account wagering providers located in or outside of the Commonwealth;
(ii) provisions regarding access of 7 to books, records, and memoranda, and submission to investigations and audits, as authorized by subdivisions 2 and 10;
(ii) provisions regarding access to books, records, and memoranda, and submission to investigations and audits, as authorized by subdivisions 2 and 10;
The Commission may compel any person holding a license or permit to file with the Commission such data as shall appear to the Commission to be necessary for the performance of its duties including but not limited to financial statements and information relative to stockholders and all others with any pecuniary interest in such person.
The Commission may compel any person holding a license or permit to file with the Commission such data as shall appear to the Commission to be necessary for the performance of its duties including of 7 but not limited to financial statements and information relative to stockholders and all others with any pecuniary interest in such person.
The deposits shall be made within five days from the date on which the licensee receives of 7 wagers.
The deposits shall be made within five days from the date on which the licensee receives wagers.
Once a contract between the licensee and the recognized majority horsemen's group is executed and approved by the Commission, the Commission shall transfer these funds to the licensee and tEe horsemen's purse accounts.
Once a contract between the licensee and the recognized majority horsemen's group is executed and approved by the Commission, the Commission shall transfer these funds to the licensee and the horsemen's purse accounts.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 59.1-391, the Commission may grant provisional limited licenses or provisional unlimited licenses to own or operate racetracks or satellite facilitiesRto an § 59.1-391.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 59.1-391, the Commission may grant provisional limited licenses or provisional unlimited licenses to own or operate racetracks or satellite facilities to an applicant prior to the applicant securing the approval through the local referendum required by § 59.1-391.
The provisional licenses issued by the Commission shall only become effective upon Ohe approval of the racetrack or satellite wagering facilities in a referendum conducted pursuant to § 59.1-391 in the jurisdiction in which the racetrack or satellite wagering facility is to be located.
The provisional licenses issued by the Commission shall only become effective upon the approval of the racetrack or satellite wagering facilities in a referendum conducted pursuant to § 59.1-391 in the jurisdiction in which the racetrack or satellite wagering facility is to be located.
The Commission or its representatives shall participate in the Problem Gambling TreatmenL and and Developmental Services to enable collaboration among prevention and treatment providers andEalth operators of legal gaming in the Commonwealth on efforts to reduce the negative effects of problem gambling.
The Commission or its representatives shall participate in the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee established pursuant to § 37.2-304 by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to enable collaboration among prevention and treatment providers and operators of legal gaming in the Commonwealth on efforts to reduce the negative effects of problem gambling.
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The Commission shall promulgate regulations requiring, for each calendar year, any significant infrastructure limited licensee that offers pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing to hold at least historical horse racing terminals installed at its significant infrastructure facility together with any satellite facility owned, operated, controlled, managed, or otherwise directly or indirectly affiliated with such licensee.
The Commission shall promulgate regulations requiring, for each calendar year, any significant infrastructure limited licensee that offers pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing to hold at least one live Thoroughbred horse racing day, consisting of not less than eight races per day, for every 100 of 7 historical horse racing terminals installed at its significant infrastructure facility together with any satellite facility owned, operated, controlled, managed, or otherwise directly or indirectly affiliated with such licensee.
The regulations shall require any such significant infrastructure limited licensee that holds more than one live Thoroughbred horse racing day in accordance with the provisions of this subdBvision to hold at least one of those racing days on a weekend.
The regulations shall require any such significant infrastructure limited licensee that holds more than one live Thoroughbred horse racing day in accordance with the provisions of this subdivision to hold at least one of those racing days on a weekend.
The number of historical horse racing t9rminals in question;
The number of historical horse racing terminals installed at a significant infrastructure facility shall be calculated as of December 31 of the calendar year in question;
however, only historical horse racing terminals that are fully operational shall be included inr such calculation.
however, only historical horse racing terminals that are fully operational shall be included in such calculation.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0593)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 593 (effective 7/1/24)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024

  4. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024

  5. Signed by President

  6. Impact statement from DPB (SB397ER)

  7. Signed by Speaker

  8. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB397ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (97-Y 0-N)

  11. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)

  12. Read third time

  13. Read second time

  14. Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)

  15. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

  16. Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming

  17. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  18. Read first time

  19. Placed on Calendar

  20. Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  21. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB397S1

  22. Committee substitute agreed to 24106112D-S1

  23. Reading of substitute waived

  24. Read second time

  25. Impact statement from DPB (SB397S1)

  26. Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)

  27. Incorporates SB348 (Reeves)

  28. Committee substitute printed 24106112D-S1

  29. Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)

  30. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  31. Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  32. Impact statement from DPB (SB397)

  33. Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming

  34. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  35. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101320D

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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (97-Y 0-N)

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 96003
Total 96003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Arnold, Jonathan, E. P. — Yea
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Batten, Amanda E. — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Yea
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. — Yea
Cordoza, A.C. — Yea
Coyner, Carrie E. — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Debra D. Gardner — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Delores Oates — Not Voting
Earley, Mark L., Jr. — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Yea
Ennis, N. Baxter — Not Voting
Eric Phillips — Yea
Eric R. Zehr — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Freitas, Nicholas J. — Yea
Gilbert, C. Todd — Yea
Green, W. Chad — Yea
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Yea
Higgins, Geary — Yea
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
Irene Shin — Not Voting
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Joseph P. McNamara — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Kent, Hillary Pugh — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
LeVere Bolling, Destiny — Yea
Lovejoy, Ian T. — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Maldonado, Michelle Lopes — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Yea
Marty Martinez — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Mike A. Cherry — Yea
Milde, Paul V. — Yea
Mundon King, Candi — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Obenshain, Chris — Yea
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Yea
Owen, David — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Rae Cousins — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Rozia A. Henson, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Sickles, Mark D. — Yea
Taylor, Kim A. — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Timothy P. Griffin — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Wendell S. Walker — Yea
Will Davis — Yea
Wren M. Williams — Yea

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Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 22000
Total 22000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Arnold, Jonathan, E. P. — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
Coyner, Carrie E. — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea

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Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 7002
Total 7002
% of votes cast 78%0%0%22%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Bulova, David L. — Not Voting
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Not Voting
James W. Morefield — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea

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Read third time and passed Senate (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
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 37003
Total 37003
% of votes cast 93%0%0%8%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Not Voting
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Not Voting
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Not Voting

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Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (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
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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What does SB 397 do?
Gaming; posting of illegal gaming tip line information. Requires those legally authorized to sell Virginia lottery tickets or conduct charitable gaming, horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, and casino gaming in the Commonwealth to post in a conspicuous place on their premises a sign that bears the toll-free telephone number and website of the illegal gaming tip line established and administered by the Office of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator in the Department of State Police for members of the public to report concerns about, or suspected instances of, illegal gaming activities. This bill incorporates SB 348.
Who sponsors SB 397?
SB 397 is sponsored by Bryce E. Reeves, Paul E. Krizek, and Adam P. Ebbin.
What is the current status of SB 397?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2024. Enacted.
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