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MS HB921

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires every university eligible for postseason bowl games to place 33% of all revenue received from bowl game acceptance, participation, and wins into an escrow account.

  • Mandates distribution of accumulated escrow funds to graduating athletes according to their pro rata share during their period of active eligibility.

  • Establishes legislative finding that athletes invest significant time and effort generating bowl game revenue while coaches receive generous compensation, justifying monetary compensation for athletes upon graduation.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Universities; require to place 33% of bowl game revenue in escrow account to distribute to graduating athletes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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