West Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 75 — Relating to sale or transfer of video lottery locations

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 75 includes a few key changes. It now clarifies that limited video lottery retailers can sell their operations at multiple locations, provided that the new buyer meets licensing requirements and informs the state Lottery Commission in writing. This change is important because it allows for greater flexibility in the ownership of lottery operations, which could help existing retailers manage their businesses more effectively.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia Legislature regular session Introduced Senate Bill 75 By Senators Ferns and Maroney [Introduced January 10, 2018;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 75 By Senators Ferns and Maroney [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary] A BILL to amend and reenact §29-22B-501 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to video lottery in general;
reported on January 19, 2018]     A BILL to amend and reenact §29-22B-501 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to video lottery in general;
providing that a limited video lottery retailer may sell or transfer ownership of one or more locations, including the limited video lottery retailer’s license associated with that location;
providing that a limited video lottery retailer may sell or transfer ownership of one or more locations, including the limited video lottery retailer’s license or permit associated with that location;
and providing that the state Lottery Commission be given prior written notice of the sale or transfer.
providing that the state Lottery Commission be given prior written notice of the sale or transfer;
and making technical corrections to internal citations.
PART 5.
Part V.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE.
Requirements and Qualifications for Licensure.
(b) A manufacturer’s license is required for all persons who act as a manufacturer, as defined in §29-22B-318 of this code.
(b) A manufacturer’s license is required for all persons who act as a manufacturer, as defined in §29-22B-319 §29-22B-318 of this code.
A licensed operator and a licensed limited video lottery retailer who hold a permit issued under part 11 of this article Part XI of §29-22B-1101 through §29-22B-1113 of this code may obtain video lottery terminals only from a licensed manufacturer.
A licensed operator and a licensed limited video lottery retailer who hold a permit issued under part of this article Part XI of §29-22B-1101 through §29-22B-1113 of this code may obtain video lottery terminals only from a licensed manufacturer.
(e) A limited video lottery retailer may sell or transfer the retailer’s ownership interest in one or more of the retailer’s locations, including the limited video lottery retailer’s license associated with that location, to another individual or entity:
(e) A limited video lottery retailer may sell or transfer the retailer’s ownership interest in one or more of the retailer’s locations, including the limited video lottery retailer’s permit or license associated with that location, to another individual or entity:
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The purpose of this bill is to permit limited video lottery retailers with more than one location to sell one or more of their operations to another person.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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Action History

  1. To House Judiciary

  2. To Judiciary then Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Ordered to House

  5. Effective from passage (Roll No. 18)

  6. Passed Senate (Roll No. 18)

  7. Read 3rd time

  8. On 3rd reading

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. On 2nd reading

  11. Read 1st time

  12. On 1st reading

  13. Committee substitute reported

  14. To Judiciary

  15. Introduced in Senate

  16. To Judiciary

  17. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

  • Maroney · Cosponsor
  • Ferns · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Ferns

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Maroney

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 32 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 30001
Republican 2100
Total 32101
% of votes cast 94%3%0%3%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
ARVON — Yea
GAUNCH — Yea
RUCKER — Yea
JEFFRIES — Yea
SMITH — Yea
BALDWIN — Yea
KARNES — Yea
STOLLINGS — Yea
BEACH — Yea
MANN — Not Voting
SWOPE — Yea
BLAIR — Yea
MARONEY — Yea
SYPOLT — Yea
BOLEY — Yea
MAYNARD — Yea
TAKUBO — Yea
BOSO — Yea
OJEDA — Yea
TRUMP — Yea
PALUMBO — Yea
UNGER — Yea
CLINE — Yea
PLYMALE — Yea
WELD — Yea
PREZIOSO — Yea
WOELFEL — Yea
FACEMIRE — Yea
ROMANO — Yea
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
FERNS — Yea
Charles H. Clements Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Nay
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 75?
SB 75 is sponsored by Maroney and Ferns.
What is the current status of SB 75?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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