LD1851

An Act to Bring Parity Among the Wabanaki Nations Regarding the Generation of Revenues from Gaming

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Maine LD1851 adjusts the distribution of slot machine revenues from casinos with commercial tracks, increasing the total share for tribal governments.

Maine LD1851 modifies the distribution of slot machine revenues from casinos with commercial tracks, raising the total share for tribal governments from 39% to 46%. The bill specifies how the additional 7% of net slot machine income is to be distributed among various state funds and programs, including the Fund for a Healthy Maine, the Fund to Stabilize Off-track Betting Facilities, and the Agricultural Fair Support Fund. It also allocates funds to the University of Maine System Scholarship Fund and the Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy.

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Calendar

Jan 14

11:00 AM

Hearing

May 12, 2025

9:40 AM

Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

Reports READ.

Mar 25

Senate

On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence.

Mar 25

Senate

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)