NY A09294

Extends the two percent withholding period for the franchised corporation from August 31, 2012 through August 31, 2013 (changes "two thousand twelve" to "two thousand thirteen")

Requires withholding of one percent of all purses from corporations subject to state racing board jurisdiction, with the franchised corporation withholding two percent during the specified period

Mandates payments from withheld purses to qualifying horsemen's organizations representing at least fifty-one percent of owners and trainers at respective facilities

Requires horsemen's organizations to spend up to one-half of one percent of withheld funds on acquiring and maintaining equipment for steroid testing programs at state colleges with equine science programs

Requires horsemen's organizations to annually allocate funds from benevolence programs to support organizations providing backstretch employee services