Connecticut tribal casino smoking bill killed

Wednesday, May 13, 2009  

A bill that sought to ban smoking at tribal casinos in Connecticut is officially dead after a legislative committee failed to bring it up for a vote.

Democrats pushed for the ban, citing the impacts on casino workers. Republicans opposed it, saying it infringed on tribal sovereignty.

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe promised lawsuits and said they would lose revenues. Both tribes have made agreements with Gov. M. Jodi Rell (R) to limit smoking at their facilities.

Get the Story:
Legislature Fails To Vote On Pot Bill, Casino Smoking Ban (The Hartford Courant 5/13)
Connecticut lawmakers let casino smoking ban bill die (The Norwich Bulletin 5/13)
Finance Committee Kills Casino Smoking Ban Bill (The New London Day 5/13)