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MS HB128

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires universities eligible for postseason bowl games and playoff games to deposit 33% of all bowl game revenue into an escrow account.

  • Distributes accumulated escrow funds to graduating athletes according to their pro rata share during their active eligibility period at the university.

  • Applies to revenue received for being accepted into, participating in, and winning bowl games.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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