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GA HR1177

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Roger Bruce

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article I, Section II, Paragraph VIII) to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the operation and regulation of pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing in the state.
  • Allows the General Assembly to dedicate all or a portion of net revenues from pari-mutuel wagering—after payment of operating expenses, purses, and cash prizes—to one or more specific purposes.
  • Requires net pari-mutuel wagering proceeds to be separately accounted for and identified by the Governor in the annual budget as a distinct category entitled "Pari-mutuel Wagering Proceeds," with specific appropriation recommendations.
  • Exempts pari-mutuel wagering revenues from certain constitutional provisions governing state funds unless the General Assembly chooses to apply them by law.
  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to Georgia voters on a ballot with a "Yes" or "No" option for ratification.

Legislative Description

General Assembly; law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provide - CA

Last Action

House Withdrawn, Recommitted

3/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries1/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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