SR 68
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2016-03-17
WHEREAS, The month of March 2016 is recognized as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month by the National Council on Problem Gambling, which was established in 1972, and its 32 state affiliates, including the California Council on Problem Gambling, which was established in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Gambling disorder is not only an addiction, but also a public health issue in which some problem gamblers experience both physical and mental health issues. Studies have shown that problem gamblers are more likely to have hypertension, seek emergency department treatment, and not have a primary care physician; and
WHEREAS, Gambling disorder is a treatable disease, and treatment is effective in minimizing the harm to individuals, families, and society as a whole. The Office of Problem Gambling and the UCLA Gambling Studies Program currently operates the California Gambling Education and Treatment Services (CalGETS) that, since 2010, has provided treatment services to over 10,000 problem gamblers and others affected by a gambling disorder. CalGETS offers a wide array of services ranging from self-help workbooks, telephone counseling, and outpatient through residential care; and
WHEREAS, Gambling disorder is classified by the American Psychiatric Association as an addiction with similarities to the causes and consequences of alcohol and drug dependence, and is also recognized as the hidden disease, as disordered gamblers do not exhibit visible signs of the addiction; and
WHEREAS, The Office of Problem Gamblings public awareness campaign Dont Ignore the Signs indicates that some of the signs of gambling disorder may be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, shame, guilt, lies, loneliness, and debt; and
WHEREAS, The Bureau of Gambling Control within the Department of Justice, the California Gambling Control Commission, the California State Lottery, California Friday Night Live Partnership, California Gaming Association, Media Solutions, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition, National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse, and the UCLA Gambling Studies Program have joined the Office of Problem Gambling within the State Department of Public Health and the California Council on Problem Gambling to raise awareness and urge Californians to Dont Ignore the Signs of gambling disorder; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That March 2016 shall be recognized as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the agencies and organizations described above be commended for their concerted effort to raise public awareness of problem gambling; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for distribution.
WHEREAS, The month of March 2016 is recognized as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month by the National Council on Problem Gambling, which was established in 1972, and its 32 state affiliates, including the California Council on Problem Gambling, which was established in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Gambling disorder is not only an addiction, but also a public health issue in which some problem gamblers experience both physical and mental health issues. Studies have shown that problem gamblers are more likely to have hypertension, seek emergency department treatment, and not have a primary care physician; and
WHEREAS, Gambling disorder is a treatable disease, and treatment is effective in minimizing the harm to individuals, families, and society as a whole. The Office of Problem Gambling and the UCLA Gambling Studies Program currently operates the California Gambling Education and Treatment Services (CalGETS) that, since 2010, has provided treatment services to over 10,000 problem gamblers and others affected by a gambling disorder. CalGETS offers a wide array of services ranging from self-help workbooks, telephone counseling, and outpatient through residential care; and
WHEREAS, Gambling disorder is classified by the American Psychiatric Association as an addiction with similarities to the causes and consequences of alcohol and drug dependence, and is also recognized as the hidden disease, as disordered gamblers do not exhibit visible signs of the addiction; and
WHEREAS, The Office of Problem Gamblings public awareness campaign Dont Ignore the Signs indicates that some of the signs of gambling disorder may be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, shame, guilt, lies, loneliness, and debt; and
WHEREAS, The Bureau of Gambling Control within the Department of Justice, the California Gambling Control Commission, the California State Lottery, California Friday Night Live Partnership, California Gaming Association, Media Solutions, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition, National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse, and the UCLA Gambling Studies Program have joined the Office of Problem Gambling within the State Department of Public Health and the California Council on Problem Gambling to raise awareness and urge Californians to Dont Ignore the Signs of gambling disorder; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That March 2016 shall be recognized as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the agencies and organizations described above be commended for their concerted effort to raise public awareness of problem gambling; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for distribution.
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| Mar 9, 2016 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 16, 2016 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 32. Noes 0. Page 3245.) |
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Description
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| Mar 17, 2016 | Senate 3rd Reading SR68 Berryhill | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| California Council on Problem Gaming | ** Support | Mar 17, 2016 |
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SR 68 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 68
Author: Berryhill (R), Block (D), Gaines (R), Galgiani (D), Glazer (D),
Hall (D), Hill (D), Hueso (D), McGuire (D), Runner (R), and
Vidak (R)
Introduced: 3/9/16
SUBJECT: National Problem Gambling Awareness Month
SOURCE: California Council on Problem Gaming
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes March 2016 as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The month of March 2016 is recognized as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month by the National Council on Problem Gambling, which was established in 1972, and its 32 state affiliates, including the California Council on Problem Gambling, which was established in 1986.
- “Gambling disorder” is not only an addiction, but also a public health issue in which some problem gamblers experience both physical and mental health issues. Studies have shown that problem gamblers are more likely to have hypertension, seek emergency department treatment, and not have a primary care physician.
- “Gambling disorder” is a treatable disease, and treatment is effective in minimizing the harm to individuals, families, and society as a whole. The Office of Problem Gambling and the UCLA Gambling Studies Program currently operates the California Gambling Education and Treatment Services (CalGETS) that, since 2010, has provided treatment services to over 10,000 problem gamblers and others affected by a gambling disorder. CalGETS offers a wide array of services ranging from self-help workbooks, telephone counseling, and outpatient through residential care.
- The Office of Problem Gambling’s public awareness campaign “Don’t Ignore the Signs” indicates that some of the signs of gambling disorder may be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, shame, guilt, lies, loneliness, and debt.
- The Bureau of Gambling Control within the Department of Justice, the California Gambling Control Commission, the California State Lottery, California Friday Night Live Partnership, California Gaming Association, Media Solutions, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition, National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse, and the UCLA Gambling Studies Program have joined the Office of Problem Gambling within the State Department of Public Health and the California Council on Problem Gambling to raise awareness and urge Californians to “Don’t Ignore the Signs” of gambling disorder.
This resolution recognizes March 2016 as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and commends the agencies and organization listed above for their concerted effort to raise public awareness of problem gambling.
Prior Legislation
SR 20 (Berryhill, 2015) recognized the month of March 2015 as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The resolution was adopted by the Senate.
HR 31 (Hall, 2014) recognized the week of March 2, 2014, to March 8, 2014, inclusive, as Problem Gambling Awareness Week. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Council on Problem Gaming (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/16/16)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/16/16 15:44:31
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