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MS HB1380

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Moak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits betting or wagering on boxing, sparring, and wrestling matches authorized by the Mississippi Athletic Commission, except for lawful gaming activities regulated under the Mississippi Gaming Control Act.

  • Removes the fixed annual salary of $32,500 for the Athletic Commission chairman and allows the commission to set the salary, provided it is not less than any other officer or employee's salary.

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Athletic Commission to accept, budget, receive, and expend funds from public or private sources for purposes related to performing its duties, in accordance with Department of Finance and Administration rules.

  • Limits the Athletic Commission secretary's salary to not exceed the chairman's salary.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Gaming; clarify that wagering on certain athletic events is unlawful and that athletic commission may use certain funds.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Gaming1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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