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GA SR1248

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lester Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a Senate Study Committee on Pari-mutuel Betting composed of five senators appointed by the President of the Senate, who also designates the chairperson
  • Directs the committee to study the financial implications of legalizing pari-mutuel betting specifically in counties and municipalities within enterprise zones, potentially through a constitutional amendment
  • Motivated by the potential for increased tax revenues and job creation, noting that pari-mutuel betting is a multibillion-dollar industry nationally
  • Committee members may receive legislative allowances for up to five days of meetings unless additional days are authorized, funded from Senate appropriations
  • Requires any report of findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to be submitted by December 15, 2010, at which point the committee stands abolished

Legislative Description

Senate Study Committee on Pari-mutuel Betting; create

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/17/2010

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries and Utilities3/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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