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History
- Signed chap.302
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.306
- Substituted for A11065A
- Referred to racing and wagering
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 54–7
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.765
Show 3 earlier actions
- Print number 7801a
- Amend (t) and recommit to racing, gaming and wagering
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Companion bill
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Increases the cap on the total raffle prize amount permissible for a license period
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Sam Hoyt
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7801A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to increasing the cap on the total raffle prize amount permissible for a license period
Purpose
This bill would increase the cap on the total raffle prize amount permissible for a license period from $100,000 to $500,000.
Summary of provisions
Subdivisions 6 and 8 of section 189 of the general municipal law are amended to increase from no more than $100,000 to no more than $500,000 the aggregate cap on a series of prizes awarded by raffle during a license period.
Justification
Currently not-for-profit organizations conducting raffles are limited to awarding prizes totaling no more than $100,000 in a license period. As funding, especially from public sources, becomes scarce, organizations are relying heavily on raffles as a fundraising tool. This legislation will allow not-for-profit organizations to maximize opportunities for fundraising and self-sufficiency.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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