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
Caucus & COW
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)
Amendments
Committee on Appropriations
1. Changes the amount of the FY 2024 appropriation reduction to ADG to $5,530,100.
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