H 3008 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H 3008 Joint Resolution, By Scott
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to Article XVII of the Constitution
of South Carolina, 1895, relating to miscellaneous matters, by adding Section
7A so as to establish riverboat gambling and a Gambling Commission.
12/14/94 House Prefiled
12/14/94 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
01/10/95 House Introduced and read first time HJ-9
01/10/95 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-9
A JOINT RESOLUTION
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 7A SO
AS TO ESTABLISH RIVERBOAT GAMBLING AND A
GAMBLING COMMISSION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South
Carolina:
SECTION 1. It is proposed that Article XVII of the
Constitution of this State be amended to read:
"Section 7A. The General Assembly may provide for the
establishment, administration, and regulation of riverboat gambling.
The General Assembly may not authorize gambling unless it is
state-operated gambling. The South Carolina Gambling
Commission must be established to regulate gambling. The duties,
authority, and composition of the commission must be provided by
law. The proceeds derived from gambling must be distributed as
provided by law. The General Assembly shall enforce and
implement this section by appropriate enabling legislation. This
section must not be construed to rescind or repeal, in whole or in
part, an existing or a future law authorizing bingo or parimutuel
wagering on dog racing or horse racing."
SECTION 2. The proposed amendment must be submitted to the
qualified electors at the next general election for representatives.
Ballots must be provided at the various voting precincts with the
following words printed or written on the ballot:
"Must Article XVII of the Constitution of this State be
amended by adding Section 7A so as to establish riverboat
gambling and a gambling commission?
Yes []
No []
Those voting in favor of the question shall deposit a ballot with a
check or cross mark in the square after the word `Yes', and those
voting against the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or
cross mark in the square after the word `No'."
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