Updated Friday, 8:54 p.m., with how the local legislators voted.
HARTFORD, Conn. – The House forwarded legislation Thursday to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy that allows two federally-recognized tribes move forward with plans to build a casino north of Hartford.
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The legislation passed the House on an 88-55 vote shortly before midnight. It authorizes the Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Tribal Nation to have conversations with host municipalities. Locally, Rep. Chris Perone (D-137) voted in favor, while Rep. Bruce Morris (D-140), Rep. Fred Wilms (R-142), Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) and Rep. Terrie Wood (R-141) all voted against it.
The Senate passed the legislation 20-16 last week, with Sen. Bob Duff (D-25) voting in favor.
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Concerns expressed by Attorney General George Jepsen in an April 15 memo have been largely delayed by the legislation the House approved Thursday.
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In a letter to House Speaker Brendan Sharkey, Jepsen said the bill the House passed Thursday “does not authorize casino gaming.
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