“I would anticipate that if at the point in time when we get a budget done, we will have made a decision about (gambling) as well,” Berger said. Votes on any outstanding legislation from this year’s work session - including any budget agreement - now are not likely to happen until at least early August, the lawmakers said.
The negotiations appear intertwined with extended talks over a final two-year state budget that was supposed to be enacted by July 1. Votes on the proposals aren't likely until August at the earliest, state GOP leaders sayīut details about those ideas and some potential bill language are being exchanged, the Republican leaders said, reflecting an upgrade in negotiations that have waited in the wings for months during this year's legislative session.Proposals to allow four casinos and video gambling machines are being exchanged as budget talks proceed.
