Both Houses Pass ‘Charitable Gaming Act’, Hawley Urges Groups to Write Gov. in Show of Support

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) applauds his Senate colleagues for passing much needed raffle bill, awaits Gov.’s signature into law

“I am elated to announce that the Senate has passed the ‘Charitable Gaming Act of 2016’ (A.10249A/S7640A) this afternoon and the bill is set to hit Gov. Cuomo’s desk in the near future for the executive’s approval before it becomes law. I would like to commend Sen. Gallivan (R-Elma) and Sen. Ranzenhofer (R-Amherst) for their leadership in the Senate to guide this bill through the legislative process and get it passed as well as Sen. Ortt (R-North Tonawanda) for his persistence on this issue. “What we need now is for all non-profit organizations; church groups, Rotary clubs, Fire Departments, Kiwanis clubs and any other service clubs statewide that raise money through raffles to write the governor urging him to sign this bill into law.”

Governor Cuomo’s Mailing Address Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo
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