Backers of casino gambling plan think they have votes - 2004-02-06
With one major vote over, the sponsor of a casino gambling proposal in the Legislature believes prospects are good for the measure to be placed on the November ballot.
"I think it looks a lot more doable than ever before," said Lincoln Sen. DiAnna Schimek following the 26-14 first-round vote Thursday. "Some of our votes were gone today."
Four senators were present but did not vote and five others were excused.
While only 25 votes were needed to advance the bill, it will take 30 in the third and final round to place it on the ballot.
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