Problem and pathological gambling.
Summary
Existing law establishes the Office of Problem and Pathological Gambling within the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, and sets forth its duties relating to prevention and control of problem and pathological gambling, as defined. This bill would require the prevention program developed by the office to include development of education and awareness programs that specifically target geographically diverse multicultural populations, and would permit the office to develop a grant program for education, outreach, and prevention, giving preferences to grant applications that meet prescribed conditions.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2010
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2010
Last action Nov 30, 2010
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
May 28, 2010
Lower · Passed
In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
lower
May 5, 2010
Committee
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
lower
Apr 22, 2010
Lower · Passed
From committee: Do pass, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Re-referred. (Ayes 21. Noes 1.) (April 21).
lower
Mar 4, 2010
Committee
Referred to Com. on G.O.
lower
Feb 21, 2010
Lower · Passed
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
JC
Joe Coto
DDemocratic
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