Politics & Government
Did Salem Reps Help Kill the Casino Bill?
The controversial Senate bill died on the House floor Wednesday, but what role did local reps have in that decision?
A long casino bill fight on the New Hampshire Statehouse floor ended Wednesday with the House of Representatives voting to kill the controversial measure.
The bill, rejected by a 199 to 164 vote, had strong support from the Senate and Gov. Maggie Hassan. It would've legalized one "high-end" casino with up to 150 table games and no more than 5,000 video slot machines.
Last week, a joint House committee and the House did just that Wednesday. Here's how local state representatives voted on the bill:
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"Yes" means the representative voted to kill the bill by labeling it "inexpedient to legislate."
Representative Party Vote Gary S. AzarianR
No Ronald J. Belanger
R No Patrick J. Bick
R Yes Robert J. Elliott
R No Marilinda J. Garcia
R Yes Bianca R. Garcia
R Not Voting/Not Excused
Anne K. Priestley
R No Joe Sweeney
R No John Sytek
R Yes
Click here for the full roll call.
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