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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Print number 7786a
- Amend (t) and recommit to racing, gaming and wagering
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Relates to authority for track owners and directors to race horses at such tracks
In Assembly Committee · Racing And Wagering · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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Title of bill
An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to authority for certain track owners and directors to race horses at such tracks; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
To allow harness track owners and directors of tracks in Oneida or Tioga counties, who also own harness horses, to enter horses they own in races at the track at which they are an owner or director.
Summary of provisions
Section 1:Amends the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding by adding a new section 307-b which provides that allow harness track owners and directors of tracks in Oneida or Tioga counties, who also own harness horses, to enter horses they own in races at the track at which they are an owner or director. Further it provides that this authorization is subject to the consent of the certified representative organization of horsemen at such track.
Section 2:Effective date.
Justification
Currently, state regulations for harness racing prohibit track owners and directors from racing their horses at the track at which they are an owner or director, even if the horsemen's organization at the track is in favor of allowing it. This legislation would provide an opportunity for certain track owners and directors to race their horses, with the consent of the horsemen's organization at the track.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law and shall expire and be deemed repealed on and after December 31, 2021; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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