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CA AB2284

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Franklin Bigelow

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of races that may be added per night from 2 to 3 races when a harness or quarter horse association imports fewer than the maximum authorized number of out-of-state or out-of-country races.

  • Allows associations to add up to 3 races on another night of racing for each race not imported under the maximum authorized on a particular night, with a cap of 3 races added per single night.

  • Maintains the requirement that total imported races over a calendar year cannot exceed the total number authorized under existing law.

  • Makes an appropriation by authorizing additional wagering, which increases continuously appropriated license fees to be deposited in the Fair and Exposition Fund.

  • Requires a 2/3 vote for passage due to the appropriation component.

Legislative Description

Horse racing: out-of-state or out-of-country harness or quarter horse races.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

4/18/2018

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization3/19/2018

Full Bill Text

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