Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the investigation and enforcement of those activities by the Department of Justice. Under existing law, the commission consists of 5 members who are appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Existing law requires one member of the commission, among other criteria, to be an attorney with regulatory law experience.
This bill would require one member of the commission, among other criteria, to be an attorney with regulatory or gaming law experience. The bill would make other technical, nonsubstantive changes.

Statutes affected:
AB 1393: 19800 BPC, 19812 BPC
02/21/25 - Introduced: 19800 BPC, 19812 BPC