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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 864Introduced by Committee on Governmental Organization (Senators Padilla (Chair), Archuleta, Ashby, Blakespear, Cervantes, Dahle, Hurtado, Jones, Ochoa Bogh, Richardson, Rubio, Smallwood-Cuevas, Valladares, Wahab, and Weber Pierson)March 20, 2025 An act to amend Section 19819 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to gambling. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 864, as introduced, Committee on Governmental Organization. Gambling Control Act.Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, establishes the California Gambling Control Commission, which is responsible for licensing and regulating various gambling activities and establishments. Existing law requires the commission to maintain a public record of every vote at its principal office.This bill would additionally require the commission to post a public record of every vote on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the 2nd business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 19819 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19819. (a) The commission shall establish and maintain a general office for the transaction of its business in Sacramento. The commission may hold meetings at any place within the state when the interests of the public may be better served.(b) A public record of every vote shall be maintained at the commissions principal office. office and posted on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the second business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken.(c) A majority of the membership of the commission is a quorum of the commission. The concurring vote of three members of the commission shall be required for any official action of the commission or for the exercise of any of the commissions duties, powers, or functions.(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code applies to meetings of the commission. Notwithstanding Section 11125.1 of the Government Code, documents, which are filed with the commission by the department for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of an applicant, are exempt from disclosure under Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 864Introduced by Committee on Governmental Organization (Senators Padilla (Chair), Archuleta, Ashby, Blakespear, Cervantes, Dahle, Hurtado, Jones, Ochoa Bogh, Richardson, Rubio, Smallwood-Cuevas, Valladares, Wahab, and Weber Pierson)March 20, 2025 An act to amend Section 19819 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to gambling. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 864, as introduced, Committee on Governmental Organization. Gambling Control Act.Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, establishes the California Gambling Control Commission, which is responsible for licensing and regulating various gambling activities and establishments. Existing law requires the commission to maintain a public record of every vote at its principal office.This bill would additionally require the commission to post a public record of every vote on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the 2nd business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
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15	15	Introduced by Committee on Governmental Organization (Senators Padilla (Chair), Archuleta, Ashby, Blakespear, Cervantes, Dahle, Hurtado, Jones, Ochoa Bogh, Richardson, Rubio, Smallwood-Cuevas, Valladares, Wahab, and Weber Pierson)March 20, 2025
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17	17	Introduced by Committee on Governmental Organization (Senators Padilla (Chair), Archuleta, Ashby, Blakespear, Cervantes, Dahle, Hurtado, Jones, Ochoa Bogh, Richardson, Rubio, Smallwood-Cuevas, Valladares, Wahab, and Weber Pierson)
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20	20	An act to amend Section 19819 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to gambling.
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22	22	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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24	24	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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26	26	SB 864, as introduced, Committee on Governmental Organization. Gambling Control Act.
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28	28	Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, establishes the California Gambling Control Commission, which is responsible for licensing and regulating various gambling activities and establishments. Existing law requires the commission to maintain a public record of every vote at its principal office.This bill would additionally require the commission to post a public record of every vote on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the 2nd business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken.
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30	30	Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, establishes the California Gambling Control Commission, which is responsible for licensing and regulating various gambling activities and establishments. Existing law requires the commission to maintain a public record of every vote at its principal office.
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32	32	This bill would additionally require the commission to post a public record of every vote on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the 2nd business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken.
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38	38	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 19819 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19819. (a) The commission shall establish and maintain a general office for the transaction of its business in Sacramento. The commission may hold meetings at any place within the state when the interests of the public may be better served.(b) A public record of every vote shall be maintained at the commissions principal office. office and posted on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the second business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken.(c) A majority of the membership of the commission is a quorum of the commission. The concurring vote of three members of the commission shall be required for any official action of the commission or for the exercise of any of the commissions duties, powers, or functions.(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code applies to meetings of the commission. Notwithstanding Section 11125.1 of the Government Code, documents, which are filed with the commission by the department for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of an applicant, are exempt from disclosure under Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code.
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40	40	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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42	42	## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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44	44	SECTION 1. Section 19819 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19819. (a) The commission shall establish and maintain a general office for the transaction of its business in Sacramento. The commission may hold meetings at any place within the state when the interests of the public may be better served.(b) A public record of every vote shall be maintained at the commissions principal office. office and posted on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the second business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken.(c) A majority of the membership of the commission is a quorum of the commission. The concurring vote of three members of the commission shall be required for any official action of the commission or for the exercise of any of the commissions duties, powers, or functions.(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code applies to meetings of the commission. Notwithstanding Section 11125.1 of the Government Code, documents, which are filed with the commission by the department for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of an applicant, are exempt from disclosure under Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code.
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46	46	SECTION 1. Section 19819 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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50	50	19819. (a) The commission shall establish and maintain a general office for the transaction of its business in Sacramento. The commission may hold meetings at any place within the state when the interests of the public may be better served.(b) A public record of every vote shall be maintained at the commissions principal office. office and posted on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the second business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken.(c) A majority of the membership of the commission is a quorum of the commission. The concurring vote of three members of the commission shall be required for any official action of the commission or for the exercise of any of the commissions duties, powers, or functions.(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code applies to meetings of the commission. Notwithstanding Section 11125.1 of the Government Code, documents, which are filed with the commission by the department for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of an applicant, are exempt from disclosure under Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code.
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52	52	19819. (a) The commission shall establish and maintain a general office for the transaction of its business in Sacramento. The commission may hold meetings at any place within the state when the interests of the public may be better served.(b) A public record of every vote shall be maintained at the commissions principal office. office and posted on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the second business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken.(c) A majority of the membership of the commission is a quorum of the commission. The concurring vote of three members of the commission shall be required for any official action of the commission or for the exercise of any of the commissions duties, powers, or functions.(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code applies to meetings of the commission. Notwithstanding Section 11125.1 of the Government Code, documents, which are filed with the commission by the department for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of an applicant, are exempt from disclosure under Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code.
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54	54	19819. (a) The commission shall establish and maintain a general office for the transaction of its business in Sacramento. The commission may hold meetings at any place within the state when the interests of the public may be better served.(b) A public record of every vote shall be maintained at the commissions principal office. office and posted on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the second business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken.(c) A majority of the membership of the commission is a quorum of the commission. The concurring vote of three members of the commission shall be required for any official action of the commission or for the exercise of any of the commissions duties, powers, or functions.(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code applies to meetings of the commission. Notwithstanding Section 11125.1 of the Government Code, documents, which are filed with the commission by the department for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of an applicant, are exempt from disclosure under Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code.
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58	58	19819. (a) The commission shall establish and maintain a general office for the transaction of its business in Sacramento. The commission may hold meetings at any place within the state when the interests of the public may be better served.
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60	60	(b) A public record of every vote shall be maintained at the commissions principal office. office and posted on the commissions internet website no later than the close of business on the second business day after the meeting at which the vote was taken.
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62	62	(c) A majority of the membership of the commission is a quorum of the commission. The concurring vote of three members of the commission shall be required for any official action of the commission or for the exercise of any of the commissions duties, powers, or functions.
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64	64	(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code applies to meetings of the commission. Notwithstanding Section 11125.1 of the Government Code, documents, which are filed with the commission by the department for the purpose of evaluating the qualifications of an applicant, are exempt from disclosure under Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code.