SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, said today’s informational hearing on California’s two competing sports-betting initiatives provided the public with a clear opportunity to receive an objective review of both measures from the state Legislative Analyst’s Office ahead of the Nov. 8 election. The hearing also allowed supporters and proponents of both measures, as well as members of the public to voice their positions.
“Today’s hearing reinforced key points about two proposals to legalize and regulate sports wagering in California,” Sen. Dodd said. “We held the measures side by side, reviewed them in detail and heard input from stakeholders. The hearing underscored that illegal sports wagering is happening now without regulation, safeguards or benefits to our state. This illegal activity should be taken out of the shadows, generating revenue to improve our state, and I believe this hearing highlighted issues the voters should weigh in that regard.”
The information about Propositions 26 and 27 came at a joint hearing of the Assembly and Senate Governmental Organization committees, co-chaired by Sen. Dodd. The Legislative Analyst’s Office presented details on how the measures would legalize sports betting. The LAO found:
Speaking in support of Proposition 26 were Anthony Roberts, chair, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation; Lovina Saul Redner, chair, Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians; and Jeff Butler, general counsel, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.
Speaking in support of Proposition 27 were Jose “Moke” Simon, chair, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California; and Jennifer Friend, CEO, Project Hope Alliance
Committee members asked questions but did not take positions on the measures. Both propositions go before voters Nov. 8.
A recording of the hearing can be found here: https://agov.assembly.ca.gov/ [2]
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Senator Bill Dodd represents the 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Yolo, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Sacramento counties. You can learn more about the district and Senator Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd [3].
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[2] https://agov.assembly.ca.gov/
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