Slots Bill Fails Senate A&R Vote That Would Send Bill to Floor
Senate A&R voted not to send HB 2 to legalize slots at racetracks to the Senate floor with no expression. The vote was not a favorable expression of the legislation, just to send it to the next stage.
Boswell - yes
Buford - yes - wanted to add local option
Harper-Angel - yes - believes her perspective is unique and represents Churchill
Harris - no
Kelly - no
Kerr - no - represents Keeneland and Red Mile
Leeper - no (viapageonky.com)
McGaha - no
Palmer - abstained due to a conflict of interest
Pendelton - yes
Shaughnessy - yes - is upset that he's in the minority, made a bold prediction that there is no stopping gambling, that the question is not whether it happens but when it happens
Smith - no (via Page One)
Stivers - no - explained that the House plan leaves the state budget at least $20 million in the hole, possible $40 million after five years if Ohio comes online
Tapp - no
Tori - no
Westwood - (don't think he was there)
Borders - no
Jake at Page One summarized the debate prior to the vote.
