After three votes, the House State Affairs Committee has killed HB 279, the state gaming commission bill/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise.

Eye on Boise reports re: debate on this bill:

• Testimony: 'Avoid hasty repeal,' 'Attempt to divert attention'
• State lottery vendor opposes gaming commission legislation
• Perry: Indian gaming is constitutional, 'got to quit going there'
• Perry: Gaming Commission better solution than banning instant racing
• Greyhound Park operator: Historical racing machines same as Indian tribes'
• Lawmakers bristle at including instant racing under purview of Gaming Commission
• Debate on Gaming Commission bill: It's 'pretty reactionary', 'not ready for prime time'