SB357Introduced in the Senate
St. Mary's County - Gaming by Qualified Organization - Permit Required
Introduced by Jack Bailey, District 29
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring a qualified organization to hold a gaming permit whenever the qualified organization operates a certain gaming device in St. Mary's County; authorizing the County Commissioners of St. Mary's County to adopt regulations, in consultation with a certain designee, to administer and enforce the gaming device permit required by the Act; and requiring the Board to designate a person to administer the issuance of gaming permits in the county.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 554
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 8, 2026
132
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Budget and Taxation
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {803526/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Referred Ways and Means
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/25 at 1:30 p.m.
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 554
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