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« on: June 28, 2014, 08:56:38 PM »

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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2014, 09:26:41 PM »

I'm undecided on this bill. Striking out Section 1 would bring one previous law, the Protection Of Personal Gambling Proposition, back into effect. The previously passed version of the Midwest Gambling Act already incorporates much of the Protection of Personal Gambling Proposition, so there's not much of a point in striking out Section 1.

Also, I am not quite sure about the intentions behind striking out the bit in Section 4.
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« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2014, 02:53:32 AM »

I'm undecided on this bill. Striking out Section 1 would bring one previous law, the Protection Of Personal Gambling Proposition, back into effect. The previously passed version of the Midwest Gambling Act already incorporates much of the Protection of Personal Gambling Proposition, so there's not much of a point in striking out Section 1.

Also, I am not quite sure about the intentions behind striking out the bit in Section 4.

Well there is one thing the PPG Prop. has that the MGF Act doesn't. The PPG prohibits gambling at casinos that charge a "house fee."

I'm fine with that Clause 1 being struck out, but I disagree with the takedown of the sentence in Clause 4. I can see how it might be good for the government to be impartial on the issue when it's a basic, uncontroversial right. However, gambling addictions can often hurt families and financial savings (statistically over 100K Ohioans are affected alone), so I'm a bit skeptical on that clause being struck out when we're leaders who shouldn't be condoning such economic woes.
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« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2014, 07:50:14 PM »


I'm fine with that Clause 1 being struck out, but I disagree with the takedown of the sentence in Clause 4. I can see how it might be good for the government to be impartial on the issue when it's a basic, uncontroversial right. However, gambling addictions can often hurt families and financial savings (statistically over 100K Ohioans are affected alone), so I'm a bit skeptical on that clause being struck out when we're leaders who shouldn't be condoning such economic woes.

I completely agree. Striking out Section #4 in a way eliminates our government's currently neutral stance on the issue.
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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2014, 10:05:27 PM »

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Just so I don't forget, I'll leave this revision here when it comes time for the new Althing session to convene. It still repeals Clause 1, but keeps the sentence in Clause 4.
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« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2014, 06:02:47 PM »


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In my first act as Speaker, I hereby call a 48-hour vote on this amendment to the bill. You can either vote Aye, Nay or Abstain!
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2014, 02:52:16 AM »

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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2014, 12:18:16 PM »

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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2014, 12:28:06 PM »

I offer the following amendment:

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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2014, 10:54:54 PM »

The amendment passes! I'm cool with Gass's amendment to the bill, but I also like the current status quo of what this government agency does, so:



Here's an amended version with Gass's amendment (while still keeping Section 5 in) and another small thing I added. Are you guys cool with it?
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« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2014, 09:50:52 AM »

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« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2014, 11:12:34 PM »


Awesome! So if Cris says he's cool with it, I'll call a final vote then.
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« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2014, 06:20:27 PM »

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With everyone signed in, we can get back to work. I call a 48-hour vote on the new amendment to this bill. You can vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.
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« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2014, 03:00:59 PM »

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« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2014, 08:15:57 AM »

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« Reply #15 on: July 28, 2014, 11:51:39 AM »

Geen/nay, gambling corrupts the soul of our volk.
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« Reply #16 on: July 28, 2014, 11:07:00 PM »

The amendment passes 2-1!

And Hashemite, just to verify, this bill doesn't legalize gambling. It was legalized in the Midwest back in 2007. This bill is a revised version's of Maxwell which primarily sets regulations on the game to make it safer, more efficient, and not as devastating to families. But personally, I agree. I'm not a fan of gambling, either, but unfortunately we can't abolish it. Sad

With that said, I think the current amendment seems acceptable. Are you guys ready for a final vote?
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« Reply #17 on: August 13, 2014, 10:56:08 AM »

Final vote?
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« Reply #18 on: August 13, 2014, 02:15:24 PM »

I think that Archduke can call a final vote.
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« Reply #19 on: August 13, 2014, 02:26:41 PM »

Awesome. We have the votes to pass this thing then.

I call a 72-hour final vote on this piece of legislation. Vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.
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« Reply #20 on: August 13, 2014, 02:29:42 PM »

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« Reply #21 on: August 14, 2014, 08:12:25 AM »

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« Reply #22 on: August 14, 2014, 06:30:07 PM »

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« Reply #23 on: August 15, 2014, 08:53:23 PM »

By a 2-1 vote, two voting in the affirmative, this bill has passed the Althing! It will be sent to the Governor's desk once the region has an elected and sworn in Governor.


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