SB 1188
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
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SB 1188: department of gaming; appropriation reduction
Sponsor: Senator Borrelli, LD 30
Committee on Appropriations
Overview
Reduces the FY 2024 appropriation to the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) by
$10,000,000.
History
ADG regulates tribal gaming and certifies casino employees (A.R.S. § 5-602). ADG is also
responsible for the regulation of horse racing, pari-mutuel wagering, boxing, mixed-martial
arts and event wagering (A.R.S. §§ 5-101.01; 5-244; 5-1302).
Laws 2023, Chapter 133 (the FY 2024 general appropriations act) appropriated $35,209,600
and 155.8 full-time equivalent positions to ADG in FY 2024.
Of this appropriation, $16.6 million was appropriated from the Arizona Benefits Fund, $13.2
million was appropriated from the state General Fund (GF) and $5.4 million was
appropriated from various Other Funds.
Provisions
1. Reduces the FY 2024 appropriation to ADG by $10,000,000. (Sec. 1)
2. Directs ADG to deposit either $10,000,000 or the remaining unexpended and
unencumbered balance of ADG's FY 2024 appropriation, whichever is less, into the GF.
(Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note