The Fairfax County casino bill was amended Tuesday as lawmakers added requirements to raise the casino licensure fee from $15 million to $150 million and that a majority of residents where a casino is proposed approve of the plan, even if the county as a whole passes a referendum.
The Virginia House of Delegates’ General Laws Committee voted 12 to 7 to advance Senate Bill 756 with a substitute amendment to the House Finance and Appropriations Committee for approval.
Before beginning discussion on the bill, Del. Paul Krizek (D-Alexandria), committee chairman, introduced a substitute that added numerous requirements in order for the bill to move forward.
