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Senator · Senate District 61
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History
- Substituted by A6946
- Ordered to third reading cal.1545
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Companion bill
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Permits racing or licensing race meetings on Palm Sunday
Signed by Governor · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4934
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 - Subdivision 1 - Amends section 109 of the Racing, Pari-mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law to read as follows: Insert A, as added by section 1 of Part A of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2012.
Section 2 - Effective date.
Existing law
Under the 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.
Fiscal implications
This bill should increase pari-mutuel revenue receipts which benefit local governments, race tracks and horse owners.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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