Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 264 — Horse Racing; provide for parimutuel wagering; definitions; conditions; regulation and operation

Last action — Senate Read Second Time

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for parimutuel wagering on horse racing; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions for horse racing and parimutuel wagering; to provide for the regulation and operation of horse racing and parimutuel wagering; to provide for licensing of facilities and persons participating in horse racing and parimutuel wagering; to adopt the Interstate Compact on Licensure of Participants in Live Racing with Parimutuel Wagering; to prohibit certain conduct; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Read Second Time

  2. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  3. Senate Read and Referred

  4. Senate Hopper

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (240)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 264 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for parimutuel wagering on horse racing; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions for horse racing and parimutuel wagering; to provide for the regulation and operation of horse racing and parimutuel wagering; to provide for licensing of facilities and persons participating in horse racing and parimutuel wagering; to adopt the Interstate Compact on Licensure of Participants in Live Racing with Parimutuel Wagering; to prohibit certain conduct; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 264?
SB 264 is sponsored by Burt Jones, Ed Harbison (Democrat), Harold Jones II (Democrat), Valencia Seay, Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), and Brandon Beach (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 264?
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 264?
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