State representatives Derrick Graham and Carl Rollins believe there’s
support for a constitutional amendment on expanded gaming, but Sen.
Julian Carroll says any proposal must be vetted before there’s a vote.
That’s in response to Gov. Steve Beshear’s inaugural address, in which
he called on leaders to “find the political courage and the will to lay
the foundation” for the future before saying he’ll again push for a
constitutional amendment on expanded gambling.
Sen. Dorsey Ridley, who represents Crittenden, Livingston, Caldwell,
Union, Webster and Henderson counties, said earlier this month he expects to be voting on the matter in the upcoming
session.
"I don't know what will be the results, but the discussion will
be there and I think it will come to a vote on the Senate floor," Ridley was quoted in The Henderson Gleaner. "I don't know what the language of that bill will look like, but I
look forward to seeing that."
Beshear shared broad
plans for his second term during his 20-minute inaugural address
Tuesday, mentioning job creation, education, gambling and restructuring
the state’s tax code when the recession ends.
For the full story, follow this link to The (Frankfort) State Journal.
