HB 2327 -- Distribution of Gaming Proceeds

Sponsor:  Bivins

This bill redistributes the proceeds of admission fees from any
excursion gambling boat which began operating on or after
December 1, 2007.  Beginning July 1, 2009, the first $200,000 of
the proceeds of admission fees, which are deposited into the
Gaming Commission Fund, will be used to fund community
neighborhood organization programs for the homeless and to deter
gang-related violence.

The remaining net proceeds will be distributed as follows:

(1)  The first $1 million to the Access Missouri Financial
Assistance Fund;

(2)  The second $1 million to the Early Childhood Development,
Education, and Care Fund;

(3)  The third $1 million to the Missouri National Guard Trust
Fund; and

(4)  The remainder to the Missouri Veterans' Commission Capital
Improvement Fund.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:12 pm