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DE HB116

Bill

Status

Passed

7/31/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Viola

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code § 10148(1) regarding restrictions on racetracks licensed to operate video lottery machines.

  • Allows racetracks to conduct live racing operations on fewer than 100 days per year if the licensee and the organization representing the majority of owners and trainers agree in writing by December 15 of the prior year.

  • Requires that any reduced racing schedule agreement be publicly announced before the following year's racing calendar takes effect.

  • Maintains the existing requirement that licensees employ a minimum of 100 additional employees during live racing operations compared to the average daily employment during the most recent racing meet prior to July 16, 1994.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Horse Racing.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/31/2013

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/14/2013
Agriculture5/2/2013

Full Bill Text

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