Budget Amendment ID: FY2014-S3-154

GOV 154

Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Messrs. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting, after section ____, the following new section:-

"SECTION____. Section 16 of chapter 194 of the acts of 2011, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (b), in section 9, the following subsection:-

(c) a prospective applicant shall submit a letter to the commission stating the prospective applicant’s interest in locating a gaming establishment in a community prior to entering into discussions with a member of that community’s governing body. The commission shall keep a record of the letter which shall be made available to the public. The prospective applicant shall also submit a copy of the letter to the city or town clerk in the community of interest.”