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LB1001A

Funding for the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Program

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:18 AM

In one sentence

This law provides money from a specific fund to help pay for programs that assist people with gambling problems.

What it does

  • Appropriates $3,217,273 from the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund for fiscal year 2026-27.
  • Sends these funds to the State Racing and Gaming Commission under Program 166.
  • Sets a limit of $154,334 on salaries and per diems paid with this money in fiscal year 2026-27.
  • Includes $1,150,000 designated specifically for state aid within the total appropriation.

Who it affects

  • The State Racing and Gaming Commission
  • People who receive help from the Gamblers Assistance Program

Limits and unknowns

  • The text does not explain how the $1,150,000 for state aid will be distributed.
  • No specific details are given about which services or treatments receive funding.

Plain language

Terms to know

Appropriation
An official act that sets aside money for a specific government purpose.
Fiscal Year (FY)
A one-year period used by the state to track its budget, such as FY2026-27.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

Appropriation Bill

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Passed