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Hawaii Coalition against Legalized Gambling The Coalition readied ourselves for the usual gambling bills submitted in every session, largely by Representative Joe Souki. In addition we visited all the new and important legislators, and as many of the others as we could manage, introducing them to our organization and giving them a packet of material. On a new twist, we urged the passage of one bill (in contrast to our usual stance, which is opposition). This bill clarifies the definition of gambling to make clear that the pull-tab sweepstakes machines in many bars and some restaurants IS GAMBLING. These bills are S.B. 22 and H.B.1836. Hopefully we will pass it. The organization (HCALG) is looking for more Board members. I will soon be retiring from the Board and we would like a League member to be on the HCALG Board, representing our organization. Anyone who knows of someone interested, please let me know. Grace Furukawa |
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