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NY S08440

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Addabbo

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the withholding period for two percent of purses from the franchised corporation from August 31, 2024 to August 31, 2025
  • Requires withholding of one percent of all purses from non-franchised corporations and two percent from the franchised corporation during the extended period, paid to the horsemen's organization
  • Mandates the horsemen's organization spend no more than one-half of one percent of withheld funds to acquire and maintain equipment for steroid testing programs at state colleges with equine science programs
  • Requires the horsemen's organization to include annual expenditures for benevolence programs supporting backstretch employee services as determined by its board of directors
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization; extends such provisions to 2025.

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.105

12/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Racing and Wagering2/28/2024
Racing, Gaming and Wagering1/30/2024

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