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CA AB2592
Bill
Status
9/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Wesley Chesbro
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AI Summary
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Requires the California Horse Racing Board to conduct an economic analysis when considering proposals that substantially change the number of racing days or weeks allocated to a fair in the horse racing calendar.
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Economic analysis must examine financial impacts (admissions, concessions, sponsorship), job creation or loss, seasonal worker availability, agricultural education program effects, and broader community financial impacts on affected fairs.
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Board must consider all proposed alternative racing dates based on the economic analysis before voting on any proposal or alternative option.
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Defines "substantial change" as any modification to the fair horse racing calendar that alters racing date allocations by more than three days from the prior year.
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Clarifies that municipalities and counties cannot adopt ordinances or regulations that directly or indirectly limit or restrict the racing days and dates of horse racing meetings.
Legislative Description
California Horse Racing Board: fair horse racing calendar: economic analysis.
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor.
9/18/2014