Iowa lawmakers hope to fast-track legislation that would thwart Cedar Rapids casino backers’ hopes for a new $275 million facility.
House lawmakers on Monday advanced legislation to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa. The move comes as the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission nears a decision at its Feb. 6 meeting on whether to grant a license for a Linn County casino.
The bill passed out of the House Ways & Means Committee Monday evening, 17-8, sending it to the full House for debate and a floor vote set for Thursday.
House Study Bill 80 would retroactively enact a five-year moratorium on issuing new casino licenses in the state from Jan. 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030.
