SB 245

  • Indiana Senate Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Passed Senate Feb 23, 2021
  • Passed House Apr 13, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Apr 29, 2021

Gaming matters.

Abstract

Provides that net proceeds from an allowable activity and related activities may be used only for the lawful purposes of the qualified organization, including the: (1) repair; (2) maintenance; or (3) improvement; of owned real property used for the lawful purposes of the qualified organization. Increases the single prize limit for a progressive or carryover pull tab game in charity gaming to $15,000. Also increases the total prize limit for one pull tab, punchboard, or tip board game in charity gaming to $15,000. Provides that a qualified organization must abide by the rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service regarding reporting and withholding rules for charitable prizes paid. Provides that for a raffle drawing, a retailer may not retain more than 20% of the proceeds, a retailer must establish and publish house rules, and the maximum amount of prizes in a raffle game is limited to $30,000. Provides that the total prizes for one type II gambling game, except for a raffle game, may not exceed $10,000. Provides that a single prize award for a winning ticket on a seal card game may not exceed $1,000. Provides that a single prize on a progressive or carryover pull tab game in a type II gambling game may not exceed $5,000. Provides that a type II gambling game includes raffles, progressive or carryover pull tab games, and sports-themed tip board and pull tab games. Specifies the end date for a licensed entity's accounting period. Replaces "annual casino night license" with "annual activity license". Specifies that the Indiana gaming commission (commission) may issue to a qualified organization an annual activity license to conduct a gambling activity approved by the commission, if certain requirements are met. Modifies restrictions applicable to a festival license. Modifies the restrictions applicable to a worker at a raffle conducted by a qualified organization. Removes a provision that allows the commission to authorize two bingo events each year at which the total prizes may not exceed $10,000. Provides that the commission may authorize a qualified organization to conduct a bingo event at which the total prizes exceed $6,000, and specifies that such a bingo event may be conducted at a festival. Provides that a person less than 18 years of age may sell tickets or chances for a raffle. Modifies a provision relating to the license fee for a three year charity gaming license issued to a qualified organization that is a bona fide veterans organization. Makes technical corrections and conforming amendments.

Bill Sponsors (5)

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Actions


Apr 29, 2021

Senate

Public Law 145

Office of the Governor

Signed by the Governor

Apr 28, 2021

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate

House

Signed by the Speaker

Apr 23, 2021

Senate

Signed by the President Pro Tempore

Apr 21, 2021

House

CCR # 1 filed in the House

Senate

Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 481: yeas 41, nays 8

House

Representative Moed removed as cosponsor

House

Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 491: yeas 60, nays 33

Senate

CCR # 1 filed in the Senate

Apr 20, 2021

House

Representative Carbaugh added as conferee

House

Representative Moed removed as conferee

Apr 19, 2021

Senate

Senate advisors appointed: Ford Jon and Tallian

Senate

Senate conferees appointed: Alting and Niezgodski

Apr 14, 2021

Senate

Motion to dissent filed

House

Returned to the Senate with amendments

Senate

Senate dissented from House amendments

House

House conferees appointed: Smaltz and Moed

House

House advisors appointed: Bartels, Lucas, Summers and Johnson

Apr 13, 2021

House

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 425: yeas 87, nays 4

House

Representative Bartels added as cosponsor

Apr 12, 2021

House

Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

House

Amendment #1 (Bartels) prevailed; voice vote

Apr 06, 2021

House

Representative Moed added as cosponsor

Apr 05, 2021

House

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

Mar 04, 2021

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
public policy

Feb 24, 2021

Senate

Referred to the House

Feb 23, 2021

Senate

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 184: yeas 38, nays 10

Senate

House sponsor: Representative Smaltz

Feb 22, 2021

Senate

Amendment #1 (Alting) prevailed; voice vote

Senate

Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

Senate

Senator Randolph added as coauthor

Feb 18, 2021

Senate

Committee report: do pass, adopted

Feb 15, 2021

Senate

Senator Ford Jon added as second author

Jan 11, 2021

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
public policy

Senate

Authored by Senator Alting

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Introduced Senate Bill (S) PDF
Senate Bill (S) PDF
Engrossed Senate Bill (S) PDF
Senate Bill (H) PDF
Engrossed Senate Bill (H) PDF
Enrolled Senate Bill (S) PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note: SB0245.06.ENRH.FN001 PDF

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