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Nebraska Horse Track Gaming Regulations Initiative (2016): Difference between revisions
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The '''Horse Track Gaming Regulations Initiative''' | The '''Horse Track Gaming Regulations Initiative''' was not put on the [[2016 ballot measures#November 8|November 8, 2016,]] ballot in [[Nebraska]] as an {{issfull}}. | ||
The measure would | The measure would have permitted gaming devices and all games of chance at "racetrack locations within cities of the first, primary, or metropolitan classes in Nebraska." It would also establish the Nebraska Gaming Commission to regulate the industry.<ref name=dos>[http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2016/pdf/horse_gambling_CA-2.pdf ''Nebraska Secretary of State'', "Initiative Petition," accessed December 16, 2015]</ref> | ||
Supporters of the initiative | Supporters of the initiative also submitted two other measures: the [[Nebraska Horse Track Initiative Amendment (2016)|Horse Track Initiative Amendment]] and the [[Nebraska Horse Track Gaming Taxation Initiative (2016)|Horse Track Gaming Taxation Initiative]]. | ||
==Text of measure== | ==Text of measure== | ||
===Ballot summary=== | ===Ballot summary=== | ||
The proposed ballot summary | The proposed ballot summary was as follows:<ref name=dos/> | ||
{{Quote|Enact a statute which allows all games of chance and gaming devices at permitted racetrack locations within cities of the first, primary, or metropolitan classes in Nebraska and establishes a Nebraska Gaming Commission to regulate such gaming.}} | {{Quote|Enact a statute which allows all games of chance and gaming devices at permitted racetrack locations within cities of the first, primary, or metropolitan classes in Nebraska and establishes a Nebraska Gaming Commission to regulate such gaming.}} | ||
===Full text=== | ===Full text=== | ||
The full text of the measure | The full text of the measure was as follows (underscored language would be added):<ref name=dos/> | ||
{{Quote|FOR AN ACT relating to gaming; to authorize games of chance as prescribed; to create a commission; to provide for the regulation of games of | {{Quote|FOR AN ACT relating to gaming; to authorize games of chance as prescribed; to create a commission; to provide for the regulation of games of | ||
chance; and to define terms.<br> | chance; and to define terms.<br> | ||
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==Support== | ==Support== | ||
The measure | The measure was being sponsored by:<ref name=dos/> | ||
*Keep The Money in Nebraska | *Keep The Money in Nebraska | ||
*Ho-Chunk, Inc. | *Ho-Chunk, Inc. | ||
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==Opposition== | ==Opposition== | ||
Gambling with the Good Life | Gambling with the Good Life was leading opposition against the amendment.<ref name=opp/> | ||
===Opponents=== | ===Opponents=== | ||
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| Election date November 8, 2016 | |
| Topic Gambling | |
| Status Not on the ballot | |
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The Horse Track Gaming Regulations Initiative was not put on the November 8, 2016, ballot in Nebraska as an initiated state statute.
The measure would have permitted gaming devices and all games of chance at "racetrack locations within cities of the first, primary, or metropolitan classes in Nebraska." It would also establish the Nebraska Gaming Commission to regulate the industry.[1]
Supporters of the initiative also submitted two other measures: the Horse Track Initiative Amendment and the Horse Track Gaming Taxation Initiative.
Text of measure
Ballot summary
The proposed ballot summary was as follows:[1]
| “ | Enact a statute which allows all games of chance and gaming devices at permitted racetrack locations within cities of the first, primary, or metropolitan classes in Nebraska and establishes a Nebraska Gaming Commission to regulate such gaming.[2] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure was as follows (underscored language would be added):[1]
| “ | FOR AN ACT relating to gaming; to authorize games of chance as prescribed; to create a commission; to provide for the regulation of games of
chance; and to define terms. Sec. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and to the full extent permitted by the Constitution of Nebraska, including amendments to the Constitution of Nebraska adopted contemporaneously with the enactment of this initiative measure, the operation of games of chance is permitted only by authorized operators at permitted racetrack locations as provided in this act. This act shall be in full force and effect on and after January 1, 2017. Sec. 2. For purposes of this act: Sec. 3. (1) The operation of games of chance at a permitted racetrack location may be conducted in a city of the first, primary, or metropolitan class if the permitted racetrack location is located at least partially inside the corporate limits of such city. Sec. 4. Authorized operators and the operation of games of chance shall be subject to licensing and regulation as may be adopted by the Nebraska Gaming Commission. The Commission may: Sec. 5. (1) (a) For purposes of providing the necessary licensing and regulation of the operation of games of chance authorized pursuant to this act, the Nebraska Gaming Commission is created. |
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Support
The measure was being sponsored by:[1]
- Keep The Money in Nebraska
- Ho-Chunk, Inc.
- Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association
- Omaha Exposition & Racing, Inc.
Supporters
Former Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh[3]
Campaign finance
As of March 2016, Ho-Chunk, Inc. had contributed more than $875,000 to Keep the Money in Nebraska, making up the majority of the $904,167 the group had raised as of March 26, 2016.[4]
Opposition
Gambling with the Good Life was leading opposition against the amendment.[3]
Opponents
- Hal Daub, former congressman and Omaha mayor[5]
- Gov. Pete Ricketts (R)[6]
Arguments against
Pat Loontjer, executive director of Gambling with the Good Life, said:[3]
| “ | Nothing's off the table. We're going to fight this tooth and nail, because we're fighting for our children and grandchildren. It's not about the money.[2] | ” |
Rev. Al Riskowski, executive director of the Nebraska Family Alliance, stated:[3]
| “ | We expected at some point that there would be another large-scale attempt to bring casinos into Nebraska. It's not surprising. It's just disappointing.[2] | ” |
Hal Daub, former congressman and Omaha mayor said:[5]
| “ | If these petitions are passed, the floodgates will be opened to unregulated, untaxed slot machine gambling, not only for Native American casino proliferation, but for out-of-state profit casino operations.[2] | ” |
Campaign finance
As of March 26, 2016, Gambling with the Good Life had about $97,000 in cash on hand.[4]
Path to the ballot
Nebraska's signature requirement for ballot initiatives is unique amongst the states. The number of required signatures is tied to the number of registered voters in the state as of the deadline for filing signatures. For initiated state statutes, the number of signatures required is equivalent to 7 percent of registered voters at the time of the deadline. The deadline was four months prior to the general election date of November 8, 2016, which meant the signatures were due around July 8, 2016. Supporters submitted about 90,000 signatures for the initiative to the Secretary of State's office on July 8, 2016.[7]
State profile
| Demographic data for Nebraska | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 1,893,765 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 76,824 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 88.1% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 4.7% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 2% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 2.2% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 10% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 90.7% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 29.3% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $52,997 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 14.6% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Nebraska. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in Nebraska
Nebraska voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
Pivot Counties (2016)
Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, one is located in Nebraska, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[8]
Pivot Counties (2020)
In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nebraska had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties.
More Nebraska coverage on Ballotpedia
- Elections in Nebraska
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- More...
See also
- Nebraska 2016 ballot measures
- 2016 ballot measures
- Nebraska Legislature
- List of Nebraska ballot measures
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Nebraska Secretary of State, "Initiative Petition," accessed December 16, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Columbustelegram.com, "Group vows to fight gambling proposal 'tooth and nail'," November 2, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Omaha World-Herald, "Keep the Money in Nebraska nears $1 million in fight to get casino gambling at horse racing tracks," April 25, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Republic, "A coalition that has for years battled expanded gambling in Nebraska will muster its resources to fight a ballot campaign that would allow casinos at licensed horse racing tracks," February 11, 2016?
- ↑ Sioux City Journal, "Ricketts objects to gambling referendum that could aid South Sioux City," April 1, 2016
- ↑ The Daily Nonpareil, "Petitions submitted to put gambling on Nebraska voters' Nov. 8 ballots," July 8, 2016
- ↑ The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
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