Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends procedures for obtaining a downtown casino license and revising license applications with an advisory committee in New York

Highlights:

• Specifies that for new casinos The establishment of such committees shall occur within thirty days of the appointing authorities receiving notice from the community consultant (Sec. 1). 

• Repeals language concerning committees (Sec. 1). 

• The  board  shall  complete a review of all applications that have received approval  from  the  applicable  community  advisory  committee pursuant and  make  recommendations  to  the  commission  for  the selection of up to three licenses by either the date by which all applicants have received any land use entitlements (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies how the commission shall select  up  to  three  applicants  to  receive licenses  within  thirty  days  of the board making such recommendations (Sec. 1).

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