The State is considering a bill to create a 1,500-foot buffer between casinos and homes, places of worship, and schools. Currently it is in the hands of the Gaming Oversight Committee.

Some priority people to call are:

Harold James, Chairman of the Gaming Oversight Commitee
phone (717) 787-947, e-mail: hjames@pahouse.net

Ronald G. Waters, Vice Chairman **
phone (717) 772-9850, e-mail: rwaters@pahouse.net

William F. Keller, on the Gaming Oversight Committee **
phone: (717) 787-5774, e-mail: wkeller@pahouse.net

Dwight Evans
phone: (717) 783-1540, e-mail: devans@pahouse.net

Robert C. Donatucci
phone: (717) 783-8634, e-mail: Rdonatuc@pahouse.net

Kathy M. Manderino
phone: (717) 787-1254, e-mail: kmanderi@pahouse.net

George T. Kenney, Jr.
phone: (717) 787-8523, e-mail: gkenney@pahousegop.com

Dennis M. O'Brien
phone: (717) 787-5689, e-mail: dobrien@pahousegop.com

John M. Perzel
phone: (717) 787-2016, e-mail: jmp@pahousegop.com

** Co-sponsor of the bill and therefore already a “yes” vote. Needs to be called to ask Harold James to bring this to a vote for passage immediately.

The bill was introduced by Babette Josephs on June 4th, 2007 and sent to the Gaming Oversight Committee the day afterwards. H.B. 1477
Provides for location of Category 2 slot machine license. Provides that no facility shall be located within 1,500 feet of the real property in which is located a public, private or parochial school, a place of worship, a recreation center or playground or a personal residence.