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Hoskins: There’s no path forward for any Missouri gaming bill this session
Gaming legislation appears to be dead this session, after the recent impasse on video lottery terminal (VLT) legislation in the Missouri Senate.
State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) presides over the Missouri Senate on January 19, 2021 (file photo courtesy of Harrison Sweazea of Senate Communications)
Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz (R-Sullivan) tells our Sullivan affiliate KTUI that he has numerous concerns with the gaming bill from fellow State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg). It’s Senate Bill 98.
“I think there’s a hesitancy especially on my part and the Legislature, to expand gaming and allow the types of machines that are out there that are illegal right now, to continue to grow in number,” Schatz says.
by Joe Mueller, The Center Square | May 04, 2021 02:00 PM Print this article
If you’re good at keeping receipts and filing for refunds, the proposed gas tax in Missouri won’t cost you a penny.
If you’re not that organized, Senate Bill 262 will raise the tax on a gallon of gasoline by 2.5 cents starting in October. It will increase 2.5 cents a gallon in each fiscal year until it reaches an additional 12.5 cents a gallon on July 1, 2025.
“With this particular bill, I believe it makes both sides happy,” said bill sponsor Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan and Senate President Pro Tem, during a Transportation Committee hearing. “I believe it allows those who believe in infrastructure to (support it). Those who prefer not to can get a refund.”
By Rudi Keller
Missouri Independent
The Missouri Senate has defeated a three-pronged effort to expand gambling in Missouri while suppressing unregulated devices that offer cash prizes to players.
The vote that defeated the bill may have been the last chance this legislative session to address the proliferation of devices that some prosecutors have attacked as illegal and that others have refused to file charges over.
“I am disappointed Senate Bill 98 reached an impasse on the Senate floor last night,” the sponsor, state Sen. Denny Hoskins, said in a statement released after Tuesday s vote.
Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, accused casino companies and companies placing the “gray market” machines in bars, convenience stores and other retail locations of working to undermine his bill.
Capitol Dome Will Go Purple In Honor of Military Children
State Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, announced the dome of the Missouri State Capitol will be illuminated purple tonight, April 15, in honor of military children.
“I hope everyone in view of the Capitol on the evening of April 15 takes a moment to enjoy the illumination of the dome and reflect on the sacrifices of military families, especially the children of our brave men and women in uniform,” Sen. Hoskins said in a statement. “This gesture in no way equals the many contributions of our military families, but it does allow all of us to express our gratitude and let military children know they are in our hearts and prayers.”
State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, has announced the dome of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City will be illuminated purple on Thursday, April 15, in honor of military children. The U.S. Department of Defense has declared April the Month of the Military Child, while the color purple traditionally represents all the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
“I hope everyone in view of the Capitol on the evening of April 15 takes a moment to enjoy the illumination of the dome and reflect on the sacrifices of military families, especially the children of our brave men and women in uniform,” Sen. Hoskins said. “This gesture in no way equals the many contributions of our military families, but it does allow all of us to express our gratitude and let military children know they are in our hearts and prayers.”