Revision: May 14, 2018, 10:53 a.m.
SB 540-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
03/14/2018 0980s
03/14/2018 1101s
12Apr2018... 1315h
26Apr2018... 1518h
2018 SESSION
18-2790
06/10
SENATE BILL 540-FN
SPONSORS: Sen. Feltes, Dist 15; Sen. Woodburn, Dist 1; Sen. Soucy, Dist 18; Sen. Lasky, Dist 13; Sen. Kahn, Dist 10; Sen. Cavanaugh, Dist 16; Sen. Hennessey, Dist 5; Rep. Myler, Merr. 10; Rep. Heath, Hills. 14; Rep. Henle, Merr. 12; Rep. Cushing, Rock. 21; Rep. Luneau, Merr. 10
COMMITTEE: Finance
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill provides that unincorporated places may permit the operation of keno games by a majority vote of the county delegation. This bill also permits the operation of keno games in cigar bars.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
03/14/2018 0980s
03/14/2018 1101s
12Apr2018... 1315h
26Apr2018... 1518h 18-2790
06/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Paragraph; Keno; Local Option. Amend RSA 284:51 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:
IV-a. An unincorporated place may allow the operation of keno games by majority vote of the county delegation, after a public hearing is held.
2 New Subparagraph; Keno; License Applications. Amend RSA 284:45, VI(a) by inserting after subparagraph (8) the following new subparagraph:
(9) A cigar bar holding a valid liquor license under RSA 178:20-a.
3 Liquor Licenses and Fees; On-Premises Cigar, Beverage, and Liquor Licenses. Amend RSA 178:20-a, II(a) to read as follows:
(a) Generates 60 percent or more of its quarterly gross revenue from the sale of cigar-related products, which is limited to cigars, humidors, cigar cutters, cigar cases, lighters, and ashtrays. Revenue from keno, mail order and Internet sales, as well as revenue generated from other tobacco sales in store, including cigarettes and loose tobacco sales, shall not be used to determine whether an establishment satisfies the definition of a cigar bar.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
18-2790
Amended 5/14/18
SB 540-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2018-1518h)
FISCAL IMPACT: [ X ] State [ ] County [ X ] Local [ ] None
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STATE: | FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 |
Appropriation | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Revenue | $284,000 | $284,000 | $284,000 | $284,000 |
Expenditures | $281,200 | $281,200 | $281,200 | $281,200 |
Funding Source: | [ ] General [ X ] Education [ ] Highway [ X ] Other - Lottery Revenue and Restricted Revenue to DHHS (Problem Gambling Services) | |||
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Revenue | $281,200 | $281,200 | $281,200 | $281,200 |
Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
METHODOLOGY:
This bill provides authority for unincorporated places to allow for the operation of Keno, as well as adds cigar bars holding a valid liquor license to allowable establishments to offer Keno. According to the Lottery Commission it is aware of at least one establishment in an unincorporated place that has expressed interest in offering Keno. Also, there are currently seven cigar bars holding liquor licenses in municipalities approved to offer Keno. Therefore, it is assumed eight new establishments would offer Keno under this bill. Based on the following assumptions, this bill is estimated to generate net revenue to the state of $284,000 per year:
Number of Locations | 8 |
Total Gross Keno Sales | $1,400,000 |
License Fee Revenue | $4,000 |
Revenue Total | $1,404,000 |
Licensee Commission | ($112,000) |
Prizes | ($980,000) |
Central Gaming System | ($28,000) |
Total Expenses | ($1,120,000) |
Net | $284,000 |
DHHS: Problem Gambler Services | $2,800 |
Net to Education Trust Fund | $281,200 |
To the extent net Keno revenue to the education trust fund increases, revenue to school districts in the form of kindergarten grants under RSA 198:48-c will increase.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
New Hampshire Lottery Commission