Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes Fairfax County, Virginia to host a casino, with certain stipulations.

Highlights:

• Specifies that preference for casino gaming permit applications should be given to entities that intend to make a capital investment of at least $300 million into a casino property and have their name submitted as a preferred gambling operator by eligible localities (Sec. 1).

• Requires proposed casino projects to be part of a mixed-use development of no less than 1.5 million square feet (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that casino licenses are valid for 10 years beginning on the date of approval with annual compliance checks (Sec. 1).

• Requires proposed casino projects to be approved by a referendum of a locality’s voters (Sec. 1).

• Establishes a July 1, 2029 deadline for the provisions of this Act (Sec. 1).

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