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CA AB1441

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Adam Gray

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 19596.2 of the Business and Professions Code to exclude Whitney Stakes races from the 50-imported-races-per-day limit for thoroughbred racing associations and fairs.

  • Allows thoroughbred racing associations and fairs to import and accept wagers on out-of-state thoroughbred races without the consent of horsemen organizations and without regard to purse amounts.

  • Places Whitney Stakes on the same exempted status as other major races including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, and Breeders' Cup.

  • Removes all provisions related to sports wagering that were originally proposed in earlier versions of the bill.

Legislative Description

Horse racing: out-of-state thoroughbred races: Whitney

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization3/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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