California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Assembly

AB 779 — Gambling establishments.

Last action — Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Dodd.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Assembly” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the Department of Justice. The act prohibits the commission from issuing a gambling license unless it is satisfied that the applicant, among other things, is a person of good character, honesty, and integrity. The act establishes criminal penalties for a violation of specific provisions. This bill would modify definitions establishing certain classifications of employees of gambling establishments and specific requirements for their licenses. The bill would also specify that the commission is prohibited from issuing a gambling license unless it is satisfied that the applicant is a person of good moral character, honesty, and integrity. The bill would state the Legislature's intent to provide comprehensive reforms to the Gambling Control Act by this measure.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Dodd.

  2. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  3. From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.

  4. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (July 11). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  5. Referred to Com. on G.O.

  6. In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

  7. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 1903.)

  8. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  9. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 17).

  10. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 27). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  11. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  12. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

  13. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  14. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

  15. Referred to Com. on G.O.

  16. From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.

  17. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Burke · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Burke

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 779 do?
Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the Department of Justice. The act prohibits the commission from issuing a gambling license unless it is satisfied that the applicant, among other things, is a person of good character, honesty, and integrity. The act establishes criminal penalties for a violation of specific provisions. This bill would modify definitions establishing certain classifications of employees of gambling establishments and specific requirements for their licenses. The bill would also specify that the commission is prohibited from issuing a gambling license unless it is satisfied that the applicant is a person of good moral character, honesty, and integrity. The bill would state the Legislature's intent to provide comprehensive reforms to the Gambling Control Act by this measure.
Who sponsors AB 779?
AB 779 is sponsored by Burke.
What is the current status of AB 779?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Assembly” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 779?
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