Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB165

Introduced
5/24/23  

Caption

In table games, further providing for table game taxes; and making a repeal.

Impact

The bill's implementation could significantly impact state revenues derived from table games. By clarifying tax obligations and potentially reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens, the legislation might enhance compliance rates among gaming establishments. This, in turn, may lead to an increase in state revenue, which can be utilized for various public services and initiatives. However, there are concerns that any changes in the tax structure could also affect the competitive landscape of the gaming industry, possibly favoring established operators over emerging ones.

Summary

House Bill 165 focuses on the taxation aspects related to table games, with the intention of providing clarity and efficiency in the tax regulations governing these forms of gaming. The bill aims to reinforce the existing framework around table game taxes, while also addressing any necessary repeals that may streamline the regulatory process. Supporters argue that a well-defined taxation structure is essential for fostering growth and stability within the gaming industry, particularly as it continues to evolve in response to market demands.

Sentiment

Generally, the sentiment surrounding HB165 appears to be cautiously optimistic among stakeholders in the gaming industry. Proponents view the bill as a necessary adjustment to ensure a sustainable and transparent taxation model that can support growth. Critics, however, remain wary of potential unintended consequences, such as monopolistic practices or adverse effects on smaller businesses. The conversation around the bill highlights the delicate balance lawmakers must strike between fostering economic opportunity and ensuring fairness in the market.

Contention

A notable point of contention regarding HB165 relates to how the bill manages the balance of taxing established versus new entrants into the table gaming market. Some advocates argue that certain provisions could inadvertently create barriers for smaller gaming operations by favoring larger entities that can absorb the costs of compliance more easily. As discussions continue, stakeholders are keen to ensure that the bill does not undermine the competitive nature of the gaming landscape, advocating for amendments that would protect all participants in the sector.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB467

In table games, further providing for table game taxes; and making a repeal.

PA SB441

In table games, further providing for table game taxes; and making a repeal.

PA HB21

In table games, further providing for table game taxes.

PA HB730

In table games, further providing for table game taxes.

PA HB1100

In tax relief in cities of the first class, further providing for supplemental senior citizen tax reduction; and, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for property tax and rent rebate and for filing of claim.

PA SB756

In fantasy contests, further providing for definitions, for general and specific powers of board and for prohibitions; in general provisions relating to gaming, further providing for legislative intent and for definitions; in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board established, for general and specific powers, for license or permit application hearing process and public input hearings, for regulatory authority of board, for number of slot machines, for reports of board and for license or permit prohibition; in licensees, further providing for Category 4 slot machine license, for divestiture of disqualifying applicant, for manufacturer licenses, for gaming service provider, for nongaming service provider, for occupation permit application, for slot machine testing and certification standards, for slot machine accounting controls and audits and for renewals; in table games, further providing for regulatory authority and for table game device and associated equipment testing and certification standards; in interactive gaming, further providing for internal, administrative and accounting controls, for interactive games and interactive gaming devices and associated equipment testing and certification standards; in sports wagering, further providing for definitions; in revenues, further providing for slot machine licensee deposits and for transfers from State Gaming Fund; in administration and enforcement, repealing provisions relating to political influence, further providing for investigations and enforcement, for prohibited acts and penalties and for liquor licenses at licensed facilities; in fingerprinting, further providing for submission of fingerprints and photographs; in miscellaneous provisions relating to gaming, providing for live-streaming on casino floor and further providing for severability; in general provisions relating to video gaming, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for powers of board; in application and licensure, further providing for key employee licenses, for establishment licenses and for license or permit prohibition; in operation, further providing for video gaming limitations and for compulsive and problem gambling; in enforcement, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties; in revenues, further providing for fees; in ethics, repealing provisions relating to political influence; providing for skill gaming; establishing the Skill Gaming Fund; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for gambling devices, gambling, etc.; in forfeiture of assets, further providing for asset forfeiture; making appropriations; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

PA HB902

In transportation network companies, further providing for impoundment of vehicles, repealing provisions relating to assessment and providing for payment of assessment; in taxation for public transportation, further providing for local financial support; in fees, further providing for fee for local use; and imposing duties on the Department of Revenue and the Department of Transportation.

PA HB2388

In personal income tax, further providing for imposition of tax; in gross receipts tax, further providing for imposition of tax, providing for transfers to Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund and further providing for establishment of revenue-neutral reconciliation; eliminating the tax imposed upon each dollar of the gross receipts received from the sales of electric energy; providing for the benefit of consumers and for a civil penalty; and making a repeal.

PA HB2042

In revenues, providing for audits of Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Trust Fund; in administration and enforcement, further providing for investigations and enforcement; in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for records and confidentiality of information; in application and licensure, further providing for establishment licenses, for license or permit prohibition, for issuance and renewal and for conditional licenses; in operation, further providing for testing and certification of terminals and for video gaming limitations, providing for hours of operation and further providing for terminal placement agreements and for compulsive and problem gambling; in enforcement, further providing for investigations and enforcement; in revenues, further providing for distribution of local share, for regulatory assessments and for transfers from Video Gaming Fund; in ethics, further providing for political influence; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of gambling devices, gambling, etc.; providing for implementation; and making a repeal.

PA HB1307

In taxation for public transportation, further providing for local financial support; and, in fees, further providing for fee for local use.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.