Due to agreements struck by the Cuomo administration with the state's American Indian tribes and
the enabling legislation approved by lawmakers earlier this year, the casinos built in the first phase of construction will be limited to north of the New York City area: The Capital Region, the Southern Tier and the Catskills.
As part of
the enabling legislation approved the state Legislature earlier this year, the Hotel Trades Council previously signed five labor peace agreements with the operators who are considering applying for upstate casino licenses.
The provision is being presented as an update to
enabling legislation approved for commercial casino gambling in New York.
Not exact matches
26 Apr 2017 — UK MPs have
approved the Finance Bill, which incorporates
legislation enabling the introduction of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy in April 2018.
State lawmakers
approved the expansion of casino gambling last week with
enabling legislation that provides and the second passage of a constitutional amendment that now goes to voters in a referendum.
After voters
approved an amendment to the state's constitution expanding casino gaming, lawmakers
approved enabling legislation that set the first phase of casino construction to be north of New York City in regions where there is not an Indian - run casino.
The deal means now three regions of the state are in contention for the construction of a casino should
enabling legislation and a constitutional amendment be
approved: the Capital District, the Southern Tier and the Catskills.
Lawmakers
approved enabling legislation earlier this year that allows for casinos in the Catskills, Southern Tier and the Albany area.
The interview confirms the word around the Capitol that Cuomo had met with legislators to discuss increasing the number of first - round casinos allowed in New York to four should the
enabling legislation be
approved alongside the second passage of a constitutional amendment that expands non-Indian gaming in New York.
If the proposition passes, it also will trigger
legislation that
enables local districts to receive reimbursement from the state for bond issues
approved between 1999 and 2005.
This is a very significant power, since it
enables the Government to legislate to implement a withdrawal agreement (if any such agreement is made) without the need for a fresh Act of Parliament, albeit that Parliament can (in theory: the practice is more difficult) reject or decline to
approve «secondary
legislation» made under clause 9.