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S2718Senate2009-2010 Session

Permits racing or licensing race meetings on Palm Sunday

Sponsor Eric AdamsSD-20+1 co-sponsorAffects Finance
Status
In Senate Committee
Rules
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Eric Adams

Senator · Senate District 20

History

  1. Reported and committed to rules
  2. Reported and committed to finance
  3. Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
  4. Committed to rules
  5. Advanced to third reading
  6. 2nd report cal.
  7. 1st report cal.162
  8. Reported and committed to finance
  9. Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

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Title of bill

An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to allotting dates for racing or licensing race meetings at which pari-mutuel betting is permitted on Palm Sunday

Purpose

To authorize the Racing and Wagering Board to permit race meetings at which pari-mutuel betting is permitted on Palm Sunday.

Summary of provisions

Section 1: Amends section 105 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law to include Palm Sunday as a date authorized for racing or licensed race meetings at which pari-mutuel betting is permitted.

Section 2: Effective date.

Existing law

Under current law, the Board is authorized to license horse race meets every day of the year except for Palm Sunday, Easter and Christmas.

Justification

The inclusion of Palm Sunday as a date that the Board is authorized to allow horse racing or licensing race meetings at which pari-mutuel betting is permitted affords the public more recreational opportunities to enjoy the excitement and relaxation of horse racing.

Legislative history

S.1199 of 2006 S.2128 of 2004 S.7071 of 2002

Fiscal implications

This bill should increase pari-mutuel revenue receipts which benefit local governments, race tracks and horse owners.

Local fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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