Re: Florida Senate - SB0810 to revise cardroom laws?
Well after doing some more research I found that the Committee on Regulated Industries is meeting today, 9:00 am through 11:00 am to discuss this bill. This is for real. It has been referred for discussion by the committees on Regulated Industry, General Appropriations and Tax & Finance.
The casino I'm referring to is the Seminole casino in Hollywood. I know you're familiar with them. Robert, one of their floor managers, told me yesterday evening that their plan is to go completely smoke-free in the poker room and to add more tables, which would either mean removing the buffet or the slots located near the cash game brush. He indicated that the buffet is going to stay.
You are incorrect about the laws surrounding cardrooms. They are controlled by the legislature completely and there is no need to send this for a vote. The laws surrounding cardrooms are part of the Florida Legislative Code under S849. The bill becomes law as soon as it is passed by the Senate. There are a number of bills that become laws like this.
Do you seriously think that every piece of legislation goes to vote? That would severely hinder the legislative process.
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