LITTLE HOOVER COMMISSION

Written testimony from invited witnesses that was submitted to the Commission electronically will be available on the day of the hearing in pdf format, viewable with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.  Follow the links for each witness to view their testimony.  A web site link is provided for those for whom there is no testimony.  To obtain printed copies of these materials or other testimony, contact the Commission Office.
    AGENDA
    Public Hearing on Gambling Regulation
    Thursday, February 28, 2002
    State Capitol, Room 2040
    Sacramento

    Public Hearing:  9 a.m.

    Panel - State Regulators

    1. John Hensley, Chairman, California Gambling Control Commission
    2. Harlan Goodson, Director, Division of Gambling Control, California Department of Justice
    3. Roy Minami, Assistant Executive Director, California Horse Racing Board
    Panel - Local Government
    1. Hugo A. Argumedo, Mayor, City of Commerce
    2. Valerie K. Brown, Executive Director, California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority


    Panel – Card Clubs

    1. James W. Barich, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
    2. Haig Kelegian, General Managing Partner, Bicycle Casino
    3. Walter J. Lack, General Managing Partner, Bicycle Casino
    4. Rodney J. Blonien, Legislative Representative, Commerce Casino


    Panel – Citizen Groups

    1. Cheryl Schmit, Director, Stand Up For California
    2. Fred Jones, Advocate, National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling


    Indian Tribes

    1. Anthony Miranda, Secretary, California Nations Indian Gaming Association


    Business Meeting Agenda

    (The Commission will consider agenda items I-VII at approximately  noon.  The precise time will vary depending upon the testimony of witnesses and will be determined at the discretion of the chair.)
     
      I.     Election of Vice Chairman
      II.    Business Meeting Transcript from January 24, 2002
      III.   Project Schedule/Selection
      IV.   Subcommittee Reports
      V.    Bureau of State Audits-Legislative History and Rules of Procedure
      VI.   Reports from Bureau of State Audits
      VII.  Legislation/Implementation Activity