A HOUSE RESOLUTION calling on the speaker to allow floor debate and action on senate bill 1008, ban video poker.
Whereas, the Senate has passed Senate Bill 1008, AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OR OPERATION OF VIDEO GAMING MACHINES EXCEPT BY A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE AS AUTHORIZED BY THE INDIAN GAMING REGULATORY ACT AND A VALID TRIBAL‑STATE COMPACT; and
Whereas, the bill has been endorsed by all 100 Sheriffs; and
Whereas, the bill passed the Senate by an overwhelming margin after several years of study; and
Whereas, the bill currently resides in the House Rules Committee; and
Whereas, time is available to debate this issue of high public importance; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The Speaker is requested to allow floor debate and action on Senate Bill 1008.
SECTION 2.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.