House May Pass Slot Machines

It is unusual to hear so many legislators change their minds and vote for slot machines instead of against, but that is exactly what is happening in the House this week. Several members of the Indiana House of Representatives and the Senate have decided to give slot machines a fair shake, even if they themselves do not necessarily agree.

There have been other proposals that have come along that have been similar to this one – there are groups who are seeking the legalization of slot machines at horse racing venues in the state. However, even if the bills had managed to pass the House, they never make it through the Senate.

Senate President Pro Tem David Long has said that even though he does not care to see slot machines expanded, he will allow his caucus to decide whether or not it will get a hearing. Senate Tax Chairman Luke Kenley has a similar stance, in that he says that if it makes it to his committee, he will have his group at least give it a hearing.

But just when you have the Senate finally starting to think slot machines might not be so bad, you have those in the House who are now starting to think they might be. Too late – the bill has already passed.

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