Why does Ohio court rule voter OK needed for video lottery?
CHICAGO, Sept 21 (Reuters) – The Ohio Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the state’s plan to allow up to 17,500 video lottery terminals at horse racing tracks is subject to a statewide voter referendum. The 6-1 ruling by the high court puts a potential dent in Ohio’s plan to raise $933 million over two years as the earliest date for a referendum is November 2010. The money from the terminals was a key component in addressing a $3.2 billion shortfall in the state’s new two-year budget for the fiscal biennium that began July 1 without raising taxes. “While I am disappointed by this decision, we need to fully review the court’s judgment before determining next steps,” Ohio Governor Ted Strickland said in a statement. “The Ohio Lottery Commission has modified its agenda for this afternoon’s scheduled meeting, which was to include the video lottery terminal implementation rules, to ensure adequate time to fully review and understand the impact of the court’s decision,” he added. The lawsuit
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the state’s plan to allow up to 17,500 video lottery terminals at horse racing tracks is subject to a statewide voter referendum. The 6-1 ruling by the high court puts a potential dent in Ohio’s plan to raise $933 million over two years as the earliest date for a referendum is November 2010. The money from the terminals was a key component in addressing a $3.2 billion shortfall in the state’s new two-year budget for the fiscal biennium that began July 1 without raising taxes. “While I am disappointed by this decision, we need to fully review the court’s judgment before determining next steps,” Ohio Governor Ted Strickland said in a statement. “The Ohio Lottery Commission has modified its agenda for this afternoon’s scheduled meeting, which was to include the video lottery terminal implementation rules, to ensure adequate time to fully review and understand the impact of the court’s decision,” he added. The lawsuit was filed by
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