HB 789 - AS INTRODUCED
2003 SESSION
08/01
HOUSE BILL 789
AN ACT relative to a nonbinding referendum to measure voter support for casino gambling in New Hampshire.
SPONSORS: Rep. Gionet, Graf 11; Rep. Mears, Coos 3; Rep. King, Coos 1; Rep. Guay, Coos 2; Rep. DiFruscia, Rock 76; Sen. Gallus, Dist 1
This bill establishes a nonbinding referendum to measure voter support for casino gambling in New Hampshire.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
03-0697
08/01
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Three
AN ACT relative to a nonbinding referendum to measure voter support for casino gambling in New Hampshire.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Question on Casino Gambling. There shall be placed on the ballot at the next statewide election a question to measure voter support for casino gambling in New Hampshire. The question on the ballot shall be: "Do you support casino gambling in the state of New Hampshire?" The question shall be followed by 2 squares, one with the word "yes" beside it and another with the word "no" beside it. If no cross or mark is made in either of the squares, or if a mark is made in both of the squares, then the ballot shall not be counted on the question. The secretary of state shall certify the results to the legislature, and the results shall not be binding.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.