SB0070Introduced in the Senate
Riverboat relocation.
Introduced by Justin Busch, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Riverboat relocation. Provides that the licensed owner of the riverboat located in the city of Rising Sun (licensed owner) may relocate gaming operations to a casino in Allen County or Fort Wayne if certain conditions are met. Requires the licensed owner to pay a fee of $50,000,000 if the licensed owner sells or transfers the licensed owner's interest in the licensed owner's license within 10 years of the approval of relocation. Provides for the distribution of wagering tax revenue and supplemental wagering tax revenue from a casino in Allen County or Fort Wayne. Provides that a board is established for the purpose of making collaborative decisions for tax revenue.
Where it stands
Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
December 10, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Senator Busch
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
Senator Maxwell added as second author
Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
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