2002 Signature 2002 Veto 2002 No Action 2001 Veto 2001 No Action 2000 Signature 2000 Veto 2000 No Action 1999 Signature 1999 Veto 1998 Signature 1998 Veto 1998 No Action 1997 Signature 1997 Veto 1996 Signature 1996 Veto 1995 Signature 1995 Veto 1995 No Action		June 26, 1995 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: I am transmitting to the Secretary of State, without my signature, 95-H-6430 Sub A "An Act Relating to Criminal Offenses Ñ Gambling and Lotteries." This legislation increases the total prizes which may be offered in any one night by a charitable organization conducting bingo in a non-smoking facility from $4,250 to $6,050. The total prize limit remains at $4,250 for bingo conducted in facilities that allow smoking. The present limit has existed since 1985. A question has been asked regarding whether the increased prize limit will affect the State's legal position against any "Las Vegas" type casino proposed by the Narragansett Indian Tribe under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The answer is no. Since the playing of bingo for prizes is already legal in Rhode Island in certain circumstances and the amount of total prizes resulting from the legislation is quite modest, the bill should have no effect on any issue presently in dispute between the State and the tribe. For the foregoing reasons, I have allowed this bill to become law without my signature. Sincerely, Lincoln Almond Governor