What's happening
This bill changes the composition of the Belmont racetrack facility's local advisory board to specify detailed local representation.
Why it matters
Increases direct local input. By specifying that most advisory board members must come from Elmont, Floral Park, South Floral Park, and local Nassau County/Town of Hempstead officials, the bill ensures that the communities most affected by the racetrack have a stronger voice in facility decisions.
Brings in a wider set of perspectives. The new composition includes not just racetrack stakeholders but also appointees from local villages, the town, the county, and a neighboring New York City community board, potentially broadening the range of community concerns and interests considered.
May impact racetrack-community relations. The increased representation from local residents and officials could lead to more responsive governance on issues like traffic, economic development, noise, and land use—matters that directly affect neighboring communities.
Sets clear rules for appointments and terms. The bill establishes two-year terms and a process for filling vacancies, providing a structured and transparent approach to board membership, which could improve accountability and continuity.
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Change Belmont Board Membership
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History
- Signed chap.688
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 46–16
- 3rd reading cal.658
- Substituted for S5481B
- Referred to rules
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Amended on third reading 2317b
- Amended on third reading 2317a
- Advanced to third reading cal.228
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- Reported
- Referred to racing 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.
Change Belmont Board Makeup
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Anna Kaplan
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2317--B Cal. No. 228
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 22, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. SOLAGES -- read once and referred to the Committee on Racing and Wagering -- reported from committee, advanced to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place on the order of third reading -- again amended on third reading, ordered reprinted, retaining its place on the order of third reading
AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to the composition of the local advisory board for the Belmont racetrack facility
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 6 of section 212 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, as added by chapter 18 of the laws of 2008, is amended to read as follows:
6. Within thirty days following the appointment of the members of the franchise oversight board, the members of the oversight board shall establish a local advisory board for each racing operation comprised of the following members to meet at least twice yearly:
a. The local advisory board for the Saratoga racetrack facility shall be comprised of fifteen members and include five designees from each of the following: the board of supervisors, the mayor of the city of Saratoga and the franchised corporation.
b. The local advisory board for the Aqueduct racetrack facility shall be comprised of fifteen members, nine of whom shall be designees of New York City Queens Community Board Ten, three designees of the franchised corporation and three designees of the video lottery gaming operator.
c. The local advisory board for the Belmont racetrack facility shall be comprised of fifteen members to be appointed as follows:
(i) Five members from Nassau county to be appointed by the Nassau county executive. Four of such members must reside in the hamlet of Elmont.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD05145-06-9
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(ii) Two members from the town of Hempstead to be appointed by the supervisor of the town of Hempstead. Both members must reside in the hamlet of Elmont.
(iii) Two members to be appointed by the mayor of the village of Floral Park, subject to village board approval.
(iv) One member to be appointed by the mayor of the village of South Floral Park, subject to village board approval.
(v) Three members to be appointed by the New York Racing Association, Inc.
(vi) Two members to be appointed by the New York City Queens Community Board 13.
The members of the local advisory boards shall serve for a period of two years. In the event of a vacancy occurring during a term of appointment by reason of death, resignation, disqualification or otherwise such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The members of the local advisory board shall serve without compensation, except that each member shall be allowed the necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties pursuant to this section.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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