H 3986 Session 110 (1993-1994)
H 3986 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.
04/14/93 House Introduced and read first time HJ-21
04/14/93 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-21
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 by adding:
"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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