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Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature
House Local Bills:
Number HLB 24-44
Subject/Title To amend Title 10, Division 1, Chapter 12 (Rota Casino Act of 2007) of the Commonwealth Code to: (1) establish a clear separation between the investigative and compliance functions of the Rota Casino Gaming RCGC (RCGC) and the adjudicatory/decision-making functions of the Commissioners; (2) establish an Investigations and Enforcement Division under the Executive Director; (3) authorize the procurement of qualified independent third-party investigative and professional services for criminal and financial due diligence of casino license applicants and related persons; (4) establish a Casino Regulatory Fee and a dedicated regulatory fund/account to provide stable annual funding for regulatory operations, including enforcement and monitoring; (5) strengthen conflicts of interest, disclosure, and recusal requirements for Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Author Ogo, JMA
Date Introduced 1/16/2026
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Last Action/Location HOUSE
Last Updated 1/16/2026
Deadline 12:00:00 AM
References Appearance: 1-1/16/2026 2-N/A 3-N/A RLD-
Sponsors/Cosponsors REP. JULIE M. A. OGO of Rota, Precinct 7 (for herself)