North Dakota casino proposal hit by committee
House Concurrent Resolution 3033, introduced by House Majority Leader Al Carlson, R-Fargo, was re-referred to the House Judiciary Committee, which gave it a "do not pass" recommendation in a 13-2 vote Wednesday afternoon. The committee is expected to take it up again Monday.
Assistant House Majority Leader Don Vigesaa, R-Cooperstown, made the motion to re-refer the resolution on the House floor Thursday, and it was approved by a voice vote.
The resolution, as introduced, would ask voters whether to amend the state Constitution with a provision allowing the Legislature to authorize up to six state-owned casinos located at least 20 miles away from Native American reservations and at least 5 miles away from cities with more than 5,000 people. The question would be put to voters in next year's primary election.
Two amendments were proposed Wednesday, including one to allow private casinos instead of state-owned ones, but both changes failed.
The resolution has been opposed by a tribal chairman and charitable gaming officials who rely on gambling revenue. Casinos are currently allowed on tribal land in North Dakota through federal law.
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