Bill:  HJR 70 
Legislative Session: 81(R) Council Document: 81R 4136 YDB-F
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Last Action:04/08/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version:Introduced
Caption Text:Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing and regulating slot machines and casino games by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide additional money to fund transportation in this state and to provide additional financial aid for higher education students.
Author:Menendez | Pitts
Subjects:Amusements, Games, Sports (I0034)
Crimes--Against Morals (I0180)
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661)
GAMBLING (S1232)
NATIVE AMERICANS (S0441)
GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS (V0239)
Companion:SJR 31 by Ellis, Identical
Enabling Information:Enabling legislation is HB 1724.
House Committee:Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Status:In committee
Actions: (descending date order)
Description Comment Date       Time       Journal Page
H   Left pending in committee      04/08/2009    
H   Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee      04/08/2009    
H   Committee substitute considered in committee      04/08/2009    
H   Considered in public hearing      04/08/2009    
H   Scheduled for public hearing on . . .      04/08/2009    
H   Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures      03/03/2009     537
H   Read first time      03/03/2009     537
H   Filed      02/24/2009