Posted on 12/08/2022 7:21:02 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
Gov. Kathy Hochul has a piece of legislation sitting on her desk that would allow casino operators to hire a diverse range of convicted felons — from drug peddlers to killers.
The measure was sent on Tuesday to the governor for her signature or veto after passing the state Senate and Assembly by big bipartisan margins in June.
Current law bars licensed casino operators from hiring anyone convicted of any felony.
Critics blasted the bill as an another example of a Democrats’ bleeding heart, criminal friendly proposal run amok.
“That’s just wrong. This is another example of the New York State Legislature imposing a liberal policy in an area they shouldn’t touch,” said state Conservative Party chairman Gerald Kassar.
But lawmakers said casino operators — including Rush Street Rivers Casino in Schenectady — have complained they’re having difficulty hiring workers for food service and cleaning positions
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That would make a great bumper sticker.
Section 2: Removes the automatic disqualification of an applicant for a key gaming license, and maintains the discretion of the Commission to deny or issue such license.
Section 3: Exempts any non-gaming vendor providing goods or service valued at less than twenty-five thousand dollars in a twelve-month peri- od from licensing requirements.
Well, let’s see.
I just renewed my license to practice architecture for the 20th time (every two years). Part of the renewal application requires that I verify that I have not committed nor am I under indictment for having committed a felony of any kind. Also, I am not in arrears in paying child support. If I answer in the affirmative for either question, I would be denied my license and forbidden to practice. The only relief from a lifetime ban would be to go through a tortuous appeals process, not unlike going before a skeptical parole board.
It does make me wonder who or what circumstance was in play when the New York legislature decided that this was an issue that cried out for reform. I shudder to think about the number of man hours devoted to crafting the bill that would correct this injustice. I guess the Legislature has nothing more pressing on the docket. The solution may be that the Legislature meets every two years for a couple of months and then returns to whatever they consider gainful employment.
is Hoochie pushing this or are the casinos?
Just pandering to and rewarding her base.
What could possibly go wrong?
Apparently, there are already enough criminals working in NY government.
The house is always a big winner in casinos, but now they will be going broke quickly - I see this as a good thing - getting rid of casinos nationwide.
Sure makes you long for the days of Tammany Hall...
NYC and NY state were safe & happy places to live, work, and visit...
Then the first viper-in-the-garden appeared... John Lindsay, the original RINO...
Due to his permanent dirt nap, the man from Searchlight is not available for comment.
Buffalo man sentenced after high-speed crash kills baby
The so-called sentence...
...time served in jail and five years of probation...
Note to the Pundit: If what I saw on Election Day is any indication, NYS's elections aren't any more honest, free, or fair than AZ's...
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