HB 1111 Summary

• Provides Gadsden County specific statutory authorization to conduct a countywide referendum on slot machine gaming at the pari-mutuel quarter horse racing facility in the City of Gretna.

• Establishes the ballot question: "Shall slot machine gaming be authorized at the pari-mutuel quarter horse racing facility in the City of Gretna?" with Yes/No options.

• A favorable referendum result by a majority of voting electors qualifies the pari-mutuel quarter horse racing facility as an eligible facility under Florida Statutes section 551.102(4) for slot machine gaming purposes.

• Addresses a 2012 Gadsden County referendum that the Florida Supreme Court determined lacked specific legislative authorization.

• Takes effect upon becoming law.