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State Legislative Tracker: Sports betting passes in New Jersey, awaiting signature

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October 20, 2014

Edited by Joel Williams
This week’s tracker includes a look at another attempt to legalize sports betting in New Jersey.

Weekly highlight

Last week, no state adjourned its legislative session. Here is a brief look at issues making headlines across the country:

  • New Jersey: In an attempt to help the struggling casinos and horse racetracks in New Jersey, the New Jersey State Senate and New Jersey General Assembly have passed legislation that would legalize sports betting. The Senate passed S2460 by a vote of 27 to 1, while the General Assembly passed A3711 by a vote of 73 to 4.[1][2] In 2011, New Jersey voters approved a referendum that would legalize sports betting, but after the Legislature and Gov. Chris Christie (R) agreed on legislation, the major American sports leagues and the NCAA sued seeking an injunction, which a judge granted in 2013.[3] The groups argued that the legislation was in violation of the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which bans sports betting in all states, except Nevada, Oregon, Delaware and Montana.[3] Those four states chose to opt out at the time of the ban. Last year a federal appeals court upheld a lower-court ruling against New Jersey's 2012 sports betting legislation, but suggested that the state might be able to offer sports betting in casinos and racetracks if it was not regulated by the state.[4] According to the Associated Press, Gov. Christie earlier this year ordered "the state attorney general's office not to prosecute casinos and racetracks if they offered sports betting that wasn't regulated by the state."[5] The bill will now head to Christie's desk. It is unclear if Christie will sign the legislation or not.
  • Pennsylvania: Two state representatives escaped harm after a robbery attempt ended in a shootout late last Tuesday. Marty Flynn and Ryan Bizzarro, both Democrats, were walking in Harrisburg at around 11 p.m. when two males, armed with guns and wearing bandanas, confronted them, with one demanding their wallets.[6] According to police, one of the robbers pointed a gun at Bizzarro's head, at which point Flynn, a first-term representative who once worked as a prison guard, presented a pistol and exchanged fire with the armed robber before the group, which included a third accomplice, escaped.[7][8][9] Flynn and Bizarro made it back to their residence, which they share during the legislative session, and called police.[10] Flynn then turned in his handgun, which was said to be licensed.[11] The alleged assailants, an accomplice at the scene and another male, all teenagers, were quickly arrested and charged as adults; charges against them include robbery, aggravated assault, conspiracy, reckless endangerment, unlicensed possession of a firearm and attempted homicide.[9] Charging documents stated that police gathered that the quartet had committed several armed robberies in the last month, although they were not formally named as potential suspects in certain other crimes.[12] In a statement released by the House Democratic caucus, Flynn said, "We certainly are going to stand up for ourselves and not become victims." In the same statement, Bizzarro lauded the Harrisburg police for their "professional manner" in apprehending the suspects. Flynn and Bizzarro declined further comment but noted that they would testify against the suspects if requested.[11]

Sessions

Regular sessions

Current sessions capture for the week of October 20, 2014
See also: Dates of 2014 state legislative sessions
Click here to see a chart of each state's 2014 session information.

Currently 2 out of 50 state legislatures are meeting in regular session. Ohio is meeting in Skeleton Session. A Skeleton Session typically includes very short nonvoting sessions instead of regular sessions with a full chamber.[13]

The following states have adjourned their 2014 regular session:[14]

In recess

As of today, October 20, there are two state legislatures currently in recess:[15]

2014 Legislative Elections

See also: State legislative elections, 2014

A total of 87 of the 99 chambers will hold state legislative elections on November 4, 2014.

The 87 chambers with elections in 2014 are in 46 states. They are:

The Kansas, Minnesota, New Mexico and South Carolina senates also typically hold elections in even years. However, senators are elected to 4-year terms in those states and those will not be up for election again until 2016.

1,099 of the country's 1,972 state senate seats are up for re-election in November 2014, and 4,958 of the country's 5,411 state house seats are up for re-election. Altogether, 6,057 of the country's 7,383 state legislative seats are up for re-election on November 4, 2014.

Primary Information

See also: Signature requirements and deadlines for 2014 state legislative elections

The state legislative filing deadlines and primary dates are as follows:

Note: Ballot access is a complicated issue. The dates in the table below are primarily for candidates filing for access to the primary. For more detailed information about each state's qualification requirements -- including all relevant ballot access dates for the primary and general election -- click to our detailed pages in the state column.

2014 State Legislative Primary Information
State Filing Deadline Primary Date Days from Deadline to Primary
Alabama Red padlock.png 2/7/2014 Red padlock.png 6/3/2014 116
Alaska Red padlock.png 6/2/2014[16] Red padlock.png 8/19/2014 78
Arizona Red padlock.png 5/28/2014[17] Red padlock.png 8/26/2014 90
Arkansas Red padlock.png 3/3/2014[18][19] Red padlock.png 5/20/2014 78
California Red padlock.png 3/7/2014[20][21][22] Red padlock.png 6/3/2014 88
Colorado Red padlock.png 3/31/2014[23][24] Red padlock.png 6/24/2014 85
Connecticut Red padlock.png 6/10/2014[25] Red padlock.png 8/12/2014 90
Delaware Red padlock.png 7/8/2014 Red padlock.png 9/9/2014 63
Florida Red padlock.png 6/20/2014[26][27] Red padlock.png 8/26/2014 67
Georgia Red padlock.png 3/7/2014 Red padlock.png 5/20/2014 74
Hawaii Red padlock.png 6/3/2014[28] Red padlock.png 8/9/2014 67
Idaho Red padlock.png 3/14/2014 Red padlock.png 5/20/2014 78
Illinois Red padlock.png 12/2/2013 Red padlock.png 3/18/2014 106
Indiana Red padlock.png 2/7/2014 Red padlock.png 5/6/2014 88
Iowa Red padlock.png 3/14/2014 Red padlock.png 6/3/2014 81
Kansas Red padlock.png 6/2/2014 Red padlock.png 8/5/2014 65
Kentucky Red padlock.png 1/28/2014[29][30] Red padlock.png 5/20/2014 112
Maine Red padlock.png 3/17/2014[31] Red padlock.png 6/10/2014 85
Maryland Red padlock.png 2/25/2014[32] Red padlock.png 6/24/2014 119
Massachusetts Red padlock.png 6/3/2014[33] Red padlock.png 9/9/2014 98
Michigan Red padlock.png 4/22/2014 Red padlock.png 8/5/2014 105
Minnesota Red padlock.png 6/3/2014 Red padlock.png 8/12/2014 70
Missouri Red padlock.png 3/25/2014 Red padlock.png 8/5/2014 133
Montana Red padlock.png 3/10/2014 Red padlock.png 6/3/2014 85
Nebraska Red padlock.png 3/3/2014[34] Red padlock.png 5/13/2014 85
Nevada Red padlock.png 3/14/2014 Red padlock.png 6/10/2014 88
New Hampshire Red padlock.png 6/13/2014 Red padlock.png 9/9/2014 88
New Mexico Red padlock.png 2/4/2014 Red padlock.png 6/3/2014 119
New York Red padlock.png 7/10/2014 Red padlock.png 9/9/2014 61
North Carolina Red padlock.png 2/28/2014 Red padlock.png 5/6/2014 67
North Dakota Red padlock.png 4/7/2014 Red padlock.png 6/10/2014 64
Ohio Red padlock.png 2/5/2014 Red padlock.png 5/6/2014 90
Oklahoma Red padlock.png 4/11/2014 Red padlock.png 6/24/2014 74
Oregon Red padlock.png 3/11/2014 Red padlock.png 5/20/2014 70
Pennsylvania Red padlock.png 3/11/2014 Red padlock.png 5/20/2014 70
Rhode Island Red padlock.png 6/25/2014 Red padlock.png 9/9/2014 76
South Carolina Red padlock.png 3/30/2014 Red padlock.png 6/10/2014 72
South Dakota Red padlock.png 3/25/2014 Red padlock.png 6/3/2014 70
Tennessee Red padlock.png 4/3/2014 Red padlock.png 8/7/2014 126
Texas Red padlock.png 12/9/2013 Red padlock.png 3/4/2014 85
Utah Red padlock.png 3/20/2014 Red padlock.png 6/24/2014 96
Vermont Red padlock.png 6/12/2014 Red padlock.png 8/26/2014 75
Washington Red padlock.png 5/17/2014 Red padlock.png 8/5/2014 80
West Virginia Red padlock.png 1/25/2014 Red padlock.png 5/13/2014 108
Wisconsin Red padlock.png 6/2/2014 Red padlock.png 8/12/2014 71
Wyoming Red padlock.png 5/30/2014 Red padlock.png 8/19/2014 81


Special Elections

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See also: State legislative special elections, 2014

There are no special elections scheduled this week. The next special elections will take place on November 4 in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Looking ahead

Upcoming special elections include:

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ NJ.com, "N.J. Senate acts to allow sports betting," October 14, 2014
  2. ↑ NJ.com, "N.J. sports betting bill headed to Christie's desk," October 16, 2014
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 CBS Philly, "New Jersey Legislature Passes Sports Betting Bill," October 16, 2014
  4. ↑ Sports Illustrated, "New Jersey Assembly approves sports gambling bill," October 16, 2014
  5. ↑ The Republic, "New Jersey Assembly sends sports betting bill to Christie," October 16, 2014
  6. ↑ The Abington Journal, "Local State Rep. Marty Flynn pulls gun on would-be robbers," October 15, 2014
  7. ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Street crimes hit home for Pa. legislators," October 15, 2014
  8. ↑ NY Daily News, "Pennsylvania Rep. Marty Flynn exchanges gunfire with would-be robbers: report," October 15, 2014
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Patriot-News, "Four teens charged with attempted homicide, robbery of two state lawmakers," October 15, 2014
  10. ↑ WICU, "PA State Representative Bizzarro Unhurt in Attempted Robbery ," October 15, 2014
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 The Patriot-News, "'We certainly are going to stand up for ourselves,' state representative says after firing gun during attempted robbery," October 15, 2014
  12. ↑ The Patriot-News, "Charging documents provide Harrisburg police account of shootout involving state legislators," October 16, 2014
  13. ↑ Cleveland.com, "Ohio's 2014 legislative calendar will be crammed with election-year politicking and backroom pleading: Thomas Suddes," December 15, 2013
  14. ↑ Stateside Associates, " Session Calendar 2014," accessed October 20, 2014
  15. ↑ StateNet, " Daily Session Summary," accessed October 20, 2014
  16. ↑ Alaska Statutes, "Section 15.25, Nomination of Candidates," accessed October 31, 2013
  17. ↑ Secretary of State Website, "2014 Election Important Dates," accessed November 4, 2013
  18. ↑ Running for Public Office, "A 'Plain English' Handbook for Candidates," 2012 Edition, accessed October 21, 2013 (dead link)
  19. ↑ Arkansas Code of 1987, "Title 7, Elections," accessed October 30, 2013
  20. ↑ Summary of Qualifications and Requirements for the Office of State Senator, Member of the Assembly, "June 3, 2014, Primary Election," accessed October 21, 2013
  21. ↑ California Elections Code, "Section 8100-8107," accessed October 28, 2013
  22. ↑ California Secretary of State Website, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed October 21, 2013
  23. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State Website, "Major Political Parties FAQs," accessed October 31, 2013
  24. ↑ Colorado Revised Statutes, "Title 1, Elections," accessed October 31, 2013
  25. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State Website, "Frequently Asked Questions, Nominating Papers," accessed October 31, 2013
  26. ↑ Florida Department of State Division of Elections, "2013-2014 Dates to Remember," accessed November 6, 2013
  27. ↑ 2013 Florida Statutes, "Section 99.061," accessed December 2, 2014
  28. ↑ Hawaii State Legislature, "HRS §12-6 Nomination papers: time for filing; fees", accessed May 22, 2013
  29. ↑ 2014 Kentucky Election Calendar, accessed November 12, 2013
  30. ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections "Candidate Qualifications and Filing Fees" accessed November 26, 2011
  31. ↑ Maine Secretary of State "State of Maine 2014 Candidate's Guide to Ballot Access," accessed February 11, 2014
  32. ↑ The State Board of Elections, "Candidacy," accessed November 5, 2013
  33. ↑ 2014 Massachusetts State Primary and State Election Schedule, accessed December 2, 2013
  34. ↑ Official Election Calendar for the State of Nebraska, accessed November 18, 2014
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