| Last Action | 02/20/19: to Licensing, Occupations, & Admin Regs (H) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Gaming Commission. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Bill Request Number | 1286 |
| Sponsor | A. Koenig |
| Summary of Original Version | Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define "amateur athletics," “department of charitable gaming,” “gaming commissioner,” “gaming commission,” "lottery," “lottery department,” "major lottery-specific procurement," “racing department," "related entity," "retailer," "sports contest," and "vendor"; create the Kentucky Gaming Commission, composed of 9 members who shall be appointed by December 31, 2020, and who shall hold their first meeting no later than January 31, 2021; the commission shall supervise and regulate all gaming and wagering in the Commonwealth; require the commission to establish and maintain an office in Frankfort, require monthly meetings, subject commission to all applicable provisions of KRS Chapter 11A, require the commission to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission; prohibit ex parte communication between commissioners and applicants or licensees; require the commission to perform a continuing study of all aspects of the gaming industry; require the commission to appoint an executive director to serve as its chief executive officer; on February 3, 2021, dissolve the Kentucky Lottery Corporation and assign all responsibilities, duties, property, and obligations to the lottery department under the Kentucky Gaming Commission before January 1, 2021; require the Kentucky Lottery Corporation to prepare and submit to the Governor, the Legislative Research Commission, and the Finance and Administration Cabinet a plan for the organization and operation of the lottery department; require the lottery department to conduct and administer lottery games, supervised by the gaming commission; prohibit certain games from serving as the basis of a lottery; allow contests involving horses to be the basis of a lottery; require the lottery department to direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities; prohibit employees of the lottery department from having a financial interest in any vendor or lottery retailer and require background checks on applicants for employment; allow those aggrieved by the lottery department to appeal to the gaming commission and then to the Circuit Court; allow other forms of surety as approved by the gaming commission; lottery prizes shall be subject to state income tax; prohibit minors from purchasing lottery tickets and stipulate other criteria for paying lottery prizes; lottery is discharged of liability upon payment of a prize; lottery department to conduct procurements in accordance with KRS Chapter 45A; lottery department to deposit money into an agency operating account and describe uses of money deposited; require the gaming commission to develop criteria for the selection of lottery retailers; establish criteria for contracts with lottery retailers; stipulate that proceeds from sales of lottery tickets shall constitute a trust fund until paid to the lottery department; prohibit selling a lottery ticket at a price other than that established by the lottery department; permit the lottery department to purchase or lease goods and services as needed; require the Kentucky State Police to perform criminal background checks upon request of the lottery department on potential vendors and potential employees; specify penalties for violations of KRS Chapter 239; dissolve the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on February 3, 2021, and establish the racing department under the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 230.210, 230.215, 230.218 to conform; amend KRS 230.230 to require the Kentucky Gaming Commission to appoint the executive director of the racing department and to conform; amend KRS 230.240, 230.250, 230.260, 230.265, 230.270, 230.280, 230.290, 230.300, 230.310, 230.320, 230.330, 230.361, 230.3615, 230.362, 230.363, 230.364, 230.365, 230.367 to conform; amend KRS 230.368 to allow appeals of racing department decisions to be heard by the Kentucky Gaming Commission, and then by the Franklin Circuit Court; amend KRS 230.369, 230.370, 230.372, 230.374, 230.375 to conform; amend KRS 230.3751 to authorize the Kentucky Gaming Commission to participate in the compact; amend KRS 230.3761 to authorize the Kentucky Gaming Commission to participate in the compact; amend KRS 230.377, 230.3771, 230.3773, 230.379, 230.380, 230.398, 230.400, 230.445, 230.446, 230.750, 230.752, 230.760, 230.770, 230.775, 230.779, 230.785, 230.800, 230.802, 230.804, 230.990, 138.480, 138.511, to conform; amend KRS 238.505 to define that, effective February 3, 2021, the Department of Charitable Gaming will be under the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 238.510 to establish the Department of Charitable Gaming under the Kentucky Gaming Commission on February 3, 2021, and require the commissioner of the department to be appointed by the Kentucky Gaming Commission; amend KRS 238.520 to conform; amend KRS 238.565 to allow license holders to appeal administrative actions by the department to the Kentucky Gaming Commission and to conform; amend KRS 238.570 to conform; amend KRS 12.020 to reflect new organizational structure; amend KRS 12.252 to remove the Department of Charitable Gaming from the Public Protection Cabinet; amend KRS 6.611, 40.410, 42.726, 45.750, 45A.605, 164.774, 205.178, 405.463, 15.380, 18A.115, 137.170, 243.262, 257.196, 257.472, 321.185, 528.010, 528.110 to conform; repeal KRS 154A.010, 154A.020, 154A.030, 154A.040, 154A.050, 154A.060, 154A.063, 154A.065, 154A.070, 154A.080, 154A.090, 154A.100, 154A.110, 154A.120, 154A.130, 154A.140, 154A.150, 154A.160, 154A.400, 154A.410, 154A.420, 154A.430, 154A.440, 154A.450, 154A.600, 154A.650, 154A.990, 230.225; EFFECTIVE February 3, 2021 for Sections 8-109. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Effective Dates, Delayed - EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 3, 2021, Sections 8-109 Gambling - Kentucky Gaming Commission, creation of Lottery - Lottery, reorganization of Racing - Horse Racing Commission, reorganization of State Agencies - Department of Charitable Gaming, reorganization of State Agencies - Horse Racing Commission, reorganization of State Agencies - Kentucky Gaming Commission, creation of State Agencies - Lottery, reorganization of Amusements and Recreation - Kentucky Gaming Commission, creation of Charitable Organizations and Institutions - Department of Charitable Gaming, reorganization of Horses and Horse Racing - Horse Racing Commission, reorganization of |
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