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S5303Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA8216

Relates to creating the racing fan advisory council

Sponsor John J. BonacicSD-42Affects Economy
Status
In Assembly Committee
Racing And Wagering
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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John J. Bonacic

Senator · Senate District 42

Chair, JudiciaryChair, Racing, Gaming And Wagering

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History

  1. Referred to racing and wagering
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 57–1
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.104
  7. Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to racing and wagering
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 60–1
Show 6 earlier actions
  1. Advanced to third reading
  2. 2nd report cal.
  3. 1st report cal.1186
  4. Print number 5303a
  5. Amend and recommit to racing, gaming and wagering
  6. Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

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A8216Assembly

Relates to creating the racing fan advisory council

In Assembly Committee · Racing And Wagering · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S5303A

Title of bill

An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to creating the racing fan advisory council

Purpose or general idea of bill

Codifies the existence of the Racing Fan Advisory Council which previously was created through resolution adopted by the Racing and Wagering Board.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1: Amends the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law by adding a new section 103-a which creates the Racing Fan Advisory Council It will be comprised of five (5) members who are chosen by the Chair of the Gaming Commission, one member chosen based upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering and one member chosen upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Racing and Wagering. The term of office for the members of the Racing Fan Advisory Council is five (5) years.

Section 2: Effective date.

Justification

In 2011, the Racing and Wagering Board created the Racing Fan Advisory Council by resolution to provide insight as to how to improve the sport of horseracing, from the viewpoint of racing fans. The Racing Fan Advisory Council has been a success and should be made more permanent by being placed in statute.

Prior legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately, provided, however, that the members of the Racing Fan Advisory Council as created by resolution adopted by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board on June 29, 2011, shall be the initial members of the Racing Fan Advisory Council as established by this act.

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