The six Virginia state senators who voted in favor of the casino bill received a $39,000 share of donations from the would-be developer. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
A Fairfax County developer hopes to build a new casino in Virginia and is pushing a bill that would help make the project a reality.
Eight committee members received a share of $51,000
Ten lawmakers on the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee supported the plan on Wednesday. Eight committee members have received a $51,000 share of Comstock’s holding companies since the beginning of 2023, while six individuals who supported the bill have received $39,000. The developer has full rights to make these donations.
The next step for Senate Bill 675 (SB675) is a hearing in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee after a 10-4-1 vote.
Two senators who received donations from the developer rejected the proposal. Committee Chairman Sen. Adam Ebbin, who received $10,000, questioned the lack of support so far from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, where other similar casino bills have received that kind of support. Senator Christopher Head received a $2,000 donation and also voted against the plan.
Comstock first introduced the casino idea in September 2023. SB 657 aims to add Fairfax County to the list of areas in the state that could host a casino.
