Florida 2021 Special Session A Status: In Committee

HB 7A — Gaming

Last action — 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

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Summary

Gaming; Revises provisions relating to pari-mutuel wagering, slot machines, & gambling; prohibits greyhound racing or dogracing; revises specified criminal penalties.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A A bill to be entitled An act relating to gaming;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A A bill to be entitled An act relating to gaming;
authorizing jai alai permitholders and quarter horse racing permitholders to elect not to conduct live racing or games;
authorizing jai alai permitholders, harness horse racing permitholders, and quarter horse racing permitholders to elect not to conduct live racing or games;
requiring harness horse racing permitholders and thoroughbred permitholders to conduct live racing;
requiring thoroughbred permitholders to conduct live racing;
551, F.S., is eligible to be a guest track, and remains eligible for a cardroom license;
551, F.S., is eligible to be a guest track, and, if the permitholder is a harness horse racing permitholder, is eligible to be a host track for intertrack wagering and simulcasting and remains eligible for a cardroom license;
prohibiting a permitholder or licensee from conducting live greyhound racing or dogracing in connection with any wager for money or any other thing of value in the Page 1 of 59 CODING:
prohibiting a permitholder or licensee from conducting live Page 1 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A state;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A greyhound racing or dogracing in connection with any wager for money or any other thing of value in the state;
revising requirements to hold a permit for the operation of a pari-mutuel facility and an associated cardroom or slot machine Page 2 of 59 CODING:
revising requirements to Page 2 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A facility;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A hold a permit for the operation of a pari-mutuel facility and an associated cardroom or slot machine facility;
providing an exception;
conforming provisions to changes made by the act;
conforming provisions to changes made Page 3 of 59 CODING:
repealing s.
550.1648, F.S., relating to greyhound Page 3 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A adoptions;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A by the act;
repealing s.
550.1648, F.S., relating to greyhound adoptions;
prohibiting persons authorized to conduct gaming or pari-mutuel operations in this state from racing Page 4 of 59 CODING:
prohibiting persons authorized to conduct gaming or Page 4 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A greyhounds or other dogs in connection with any wager for value;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A pari-mutuel operations in this state from racing greyhounds or other dogs in connection with any wager for value;
conforming provisions to changes made by the act;
conforming provisions to Page 5 of 59 CODING:
amending s.
551.114, F.S.;
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A revising requirements for the location of designated slot machine gaming areas;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A changes made by the act;
551.114, F.S.;
revising requirements for the location of designated slot machine gaming areas;
amending s.
providing an exception;
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A interested in dogracing;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A interested in dogracing;
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A permit, the conduct of a combination of at least 100 live evening and matinee wagering performances during either of the 2 preceding years;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A permit, the conduct of a combination of at least 100 live evening and matinee wagering performances during either of the 2 preceding years;
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A fiscal year after the 2012-2013 fiscal year, the conduct of at least 40 live regular wagering performances;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A fiscal year after the 2012-2013 fiscal year, the conduct of at least 40 live regular wagering performances;
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A mutuel facility.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A mutuel facility.
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A at a pari-mutuel facility and is registered with the National Greyhound Association.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A at a pari-mutuel facility and is registered with the National Greyhound Association.
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A between December 15 and January 4, file in writing with the division its application for an operating a license for a pari- mutuel facility for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering during the next state fiscal year, including intertrack and simulcast race wagering to conduct performances during the next state fiscal year.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A between December 15 and January 4, file in writing with the division its application for an operating a license for a pari- mutuel facility for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering during the next state fiscal year, including intertrack and simulcast race wagering to conduct performances during the next state fiscal year.
A jai alai permitholder or quarter horse racing permitholder may elect not to conduct live racing or games.
A jai alai permitholder, harness horse racing permitholder, or quarter horse racing permitholder may elect not to conduct live racing or games.
A harness horse racing permitholder or thoroughbred permitholder Page 12 of 59 CODING:
A thoroughbred permitholder Page 12 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A must conduct live racing.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A must conduct live racing.
A greyhound permitholder, jai alai permitholder, or quarter horse racing permitholder that does not conduct live racing or games retains its permit;
A greyhound permitholder, jai alai permitholder, harness horse racing permitholder, or quarter horse racing permitholder that does not conduct live racing or games retains its permit;
is a pari- mutuel facility as defined in s.
is a pari-mutuel facility as defined in s.
is eligible, but not required, to be a guest track;
is eligible, but not required, to be a guest track and, if the permitholder is a harness horse racing permitholder, to be a host track for purposes of intertrack wagering and simulcasting pursuant to ss.
550.3551, 550.615, 550.625, and 550.6305;
All penalties imposed and collected must be deposited with the Chief Financial Officer to the credit of the General Revenue Fund.
All penalties imposed and collected must be deposited with the Chief Financial Officer to Page 13 of 59 CODING:
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(c) Permitholders may shall be entitled to amend their applications through February 28.
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, other than a permitholder issued a permit pursuant to s.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A the credit of the General Revenue Fund.
(c) Permitholders may shall be entitled to amend their applications through February 28.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, other than a permitholder issued a permit pursuant to s.
The division may approve changes in racing dates after a license has been issued when there is no objection from any operating permitholder that is conducting live racing or games and that is located within 50 miles of the permitholder requesting the changes in operating dates.
The division may approve changes in racing dates after a license has been issued when there is no objection from any operating permitholder that is conducting live racing or games and that is located within 50 miles of the permitholder requesting the changes in operating Page 14 of 59 CODING:
In the event of an objection, the division shall approve or disapprove the change in operating dates based upon the impact on operating permitholders located within 50 miles of the Page 14 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A permitholder requesting the change in operating dates.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A dates.
In the event of an objection, the division shall approve or disapprove the change in operating dates based upon the impact on operating permitholders located within 50 miles of the permitholder requesting the change in operating dates.
(5) In the event that performances licensed to be operated by a permitholder are vacated, abandoned, or will not be used for any reason, any permitholder shall be entitled, pursuant to rules adopted by the division, to apply to conduct performances on the dates for which the performances have been abandoned.
(5) In the event that performances licensed to be operated by a permitholder are vacated, abandoned, or will not be used for any reason, any permitholder shall be entitled, pursuant to Page 15 of 59 CODING:
The division shall issue an amended license for all such replacement Page 15 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A performances which have been requested in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and division rules.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A rules adopted by the division, to apply to conduct performances on the dates for which the performances have been abandoned.
The division shall issue an amended license for all such replacement performances which have been requested in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and division rules.
This section shall not limit liability in any situation in which the negligent maintenance of the premises or the negligent conduct of a race contributed to an accident;
This section shall not limit Page 16 of 59 CODING:
nor shall it limit any contractual liability.
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A Section 5.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A liability in any situation in which the negligent maintenance of the premises or the negligent conduct of a race contributed to an accident;
nor shall it limit any contractual liability.
Section 5.
restrictions.— (4) Minor children of licensed greyhound trainers, kennel operators, or other licensed persons employed in the kennel Page 17 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A compound areas may be granted access to kennel compound areas without being licensed, provided they are in no way employed unless properly licensed, and only when under the direct supervision of one of their parents or legal guardian.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A restrictions.— (4) Minor children of licensed greyhound trainers, kennel operators, or other licensed persons employed in the kennel compound areas may be granted access to kennel compound areas without being licensed, provided they are in no way employed unless properly licensed, and only when under the direct supervision of one of their parents or legal guardian.
In addition, an application may not be considered, nor may a permit be issued by the division or be voted upon in any county, to conduct horseraces, harness horse races, or pari-mutuel wagering dograces at a location within 100 miles of an existing pari- mutuel facility, or for jai alai within 50 miles of an existing Page 18 of 59 CODING:
In addition, an application may not be considered, nor may a permit be issued by the division or be voted upon in any county, to Page 18 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A pari-mutuel facility;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A conduct horseraces, harness horse races, or pari-mutuel wagering dograces at a location within 100 miles of an existing pari- mutuel facility, or for jai alai within 50 miles of an existing pari-mutuel facility;
(15)(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a permit for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering and associated cardroom or slot machine licenses may only be held by a permitholder who held an operating license for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering for fiscal year 2020-2021.
(15)(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a permit for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering and associated cardroom or slot machine licenses may only be held by a permitholder who held an operating license for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering for fiscal year 2020-2021 or who holds a permit issued pursuant to s.
(b) All permits issued under this chapter held by permitholders on January 1, 2021, are deemed valid for the sole and exclusive purpose of satisfying all conditions for the valid issuance of the permits if such permitholder held an operating license for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering for fiscal year 2020-2021.
550.3345.
(c) Additional permits for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering may not be approved or issued by the division after January 1, 2021.
(b) All permits issued under this chapter held by permitholders on January 1, 2021, are deemed valid for the sole and exclusive purpose of satisfying all conditions for the valid issuance of the permits, if such permitholder held an operating license for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering for fiscal year 2020-2021 or if such permitholder held a permit issued pursuant Page 19 of 59 CODING:
(d) A permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering may not be Page 19 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A converted to another class of permit.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A to s.
550.3345.
(c) Additional permits for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering may not be approved or issued by the division after January 1, 2021.
(d) A permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering may not be converted to another class of permit.
municipal prohibitions.— (6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a municipality may prohibit the establishment of a pari-mutuel facility on or after July 1, 2021, in its jurisdiction.
municipal prohibitions.— (6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a municipality may prohibit the establishment of a pari-mutuel facility and pari-mutuel wagering in its jurisdiction.
This subsection does not apply to a permitholder who held an operating license for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering for fiscal year 2020-2021 in the municipality's jurisdiction or to a pari-mutuel facility that was previously approved by the municipality.
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A pari-mutuel pools for the 2 consecutive years next prior to filing an application under this section has had the smallest play or total pool within the county may apply to the division to convert its permit to a permit to conduct a summer jai alai fronton in such county during the summer season commencing on May 1 and ending on November 30 of each year on such dates as may be selected by such permittee for the same number of days and performances as are allowed and granted to winter jai alai frontons within such county.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A pari-mutuel pools for the 2 consecutive years next prior to filing an application under this section has had the smallest play or total pool within the county may apply to the division to convert its permit to a permit to conduct a summer jai alai fronton in such county during the summer season commencing on May 1 and ending on November 30 of each year on such dates as may be selected by such permittee for the same number of days and performances as are allowed and granted to winter jai alai frontons within such county.
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A license for the operation of a jai alai fronton during the summer season as fixed in this section.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A license for the operation of a jai alai fronton during the summer season as fixed in this section.
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A for nonpayment of taxes.— (4) A jai alai permitholder conducting fewer than 100 live performances in any calendar year shall pay to the state the same aggregate amount of daily license fees on live jai alai games, admissions tax, and tax on live handle as that permitholder paid to the state during the most recent prior calendar year in which the jai alai permitholder conducted at least 100 live performances.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A for nonpayment of taxes.— (4) A jai alai permitholder conducting fewer than 100 live performances in any calendar year shall pay to the state the same aggregate amount of daily license fees on live jai alai games, admissions tax, and tax on live handle as that permitholder paid to the state during the most recent prior calendar year in which the jai alai permitholder conducted at least 100 live performances.
abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes.— (3)(a) The permit of a harness horse permitholder who does not pay tax on handle for live harness horse performances for a full schedule of live races during any 2 consecutive state fiscal years shall be void and may not be reissued shall escheat to and become the property of the state unless such failure to operate and pay tax on handle was the direct result of fire, strike, war, hurricane, pandemic, or other disaster or event beyond the ability of the permitholder to control.
abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes.— (3)(a) The permit of a harness horse permitholder who is conducting live harness horse performances and who does not pay tax on handle for any such live harness horse performances conducted for a full schedule of live races during any 2 consecutive state fiscal years shall be void and may not be reissued shall escheat to and become the property of the state unless such failure to operate and pay tax on handle was the direct result of fire, strike, war, hurricane, pandemic, or other disaster or event beyond the ability of the permitholder to control.
Subsections (2) and (9) of section 550.105, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
Subsections (2) and (9) of section 550.105, Page 23 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A 550.105 Occupational licenses of racetrack employees;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
550.105 Occupational licenses of racetrack employees;
professional persons with access to the backside of a racetrack or players' quarters in jai alai such as trainers, officials, veterinarians, doctors, nurses, EMT's, jockeys and apprentices, drivers, jai alai players, owners, trustees, or any management or officer or director or shareholder or any other professional-level person who might have access to the jockeys' room, the drivers' room, the backside, racing animals, kennel compound, or managers or supervisors requiring access to mutuels machines, the money room, or totalisator equipment:
professional persons with access to the backside of a racetrack or players' quarters in jai alai such as trainers, officials, veterinarians, doctors, nurses, EMT's, jockeys and apprentices, drivers, jai alai players, owners, trustees, or any management or officer or director or shareholder or any other professional-level person who might have access to the jockeys' room, the drivers' room, the backside, racing animals, kennel compound, or managers or supervisors requiring access to mutuels machines, the money Page 24 of 59 CODING:
$40.
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A 3.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A room, or totalisator equipment:
$40.
3.
(9) The tax imposed by this section is in lieu of all license, excise, or occupational taxes to the state or any county, municipality, or other political subdivision, except that, if a race meeting or game is held or conducted in a Page 25 of 59 CODING:
(9) The tax imposed by this section is in lieu of all license, excise, or occupational taxes to the state or any county, municipality, or other political subdivision, except Page 25 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A municipality, the municipality may assess and collect an additional tax against any person conducting live racing or games within its corporate limits, which tax may not exceed $150 per day for horseracing or $50 per day for dogracing or jai alai.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A that, if a race meeting or game is held or conducted in a municipality, the municipality may assess and collect an additional tax against any person conducting live racing or games within its corporate limits, which tax may not exceed $150 per day for horseracing or $50 per day for dogracing or jai alai.
Each association shall name a board of relief composed of three of its officers, with the general Page 26 of 59 CODING:
Each association shall name a board of Page 26 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A manager of the permitholder being the ex officio treasurer of such board.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A relief composed of three of its officers, with the general manager of the permitholder being the ex officio treasurer of such board.
550.0351, an amount not less than 10 percent of the amount of the credit provided by this section to any bona Page 27 of 59 CODING:
550.0351, an amount not less than 10 percent of Page 27 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A fide organization that promotes or encourages the adoption of greyhounds.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A the amount of the credit provided by this section to any bona fide organization that promotes or encourages the adoption of greyhounds.
550.175 Petition for election to revoke permit.—Upon petition of 20 percent of the qualified electors of any county wherein any pari-mutuel wagering racing has been licensed and conducted under this chapter, the county commissioners of such county shall provide for the submission to the electors of such county at the then next succeeding general election the question of whether any permit or permits theretofore granted shall be continued or revoked, and if a majority of the electors voting on such question in such election vote to cancel or recall the permit theretofore given, the division may not thereafter grant any license on the permit so recalled.
550.175 Petition for election to revoke permit.—Upon petition of 20 percent of the qualified electors of any county wherein any pari-mutuel wagering racing has been licensed and conducted under this chapter, the county commissioners of such county shall provide for the submission to the electors of such county at the then next succeeding general election the question of whether any permit or permits theretofore granted shall be continued or revoked, and if a majority of the electors voting on such question in such election vote to cancel or recall the permit theretofore given, the division may not thereafter grant Page 28 of 59 CODING:
Every signature upon Page 28 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A every recall petition must be signed in the presence of the clerk of the board of county commissioners at the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county, and the petitioner must present at the time of such signing her or his registration receipt showing the petitioner's qualification as an elector of the county at the time of the signing of the petition.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A any license on the permit so recalled.
Every signature upon every recall petition must be signed in the presence of the clerk of the board of county commissioners at the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county, and the petitioner must present at the time of such signing her or his registration receipt showing the petitioner's qualification as an elector of the county at the time of the signing of the petition.
(a)1.
The permitholder;
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A 2.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A (a)1.
The permitholder;
2.
Subsection (2) of section 550.24055, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Subsection (2) of section 550.24055, Florida Page 30 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A 550.24055 Use of controlled substances or alcohol prohibited;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A Statutes, is amended to read:
550.24055 Use of controlled substances or alcohol prohibited;
(b) If there was at the time of the test an excess of 0.05 percent but less than 0.08 percent by weight of alcohol in the Page 31 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A person's blood, that fact does not give rise to any presumption that the person was or was not under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the extent that the person's faculties were impaired, but the stewards, judges, or board of judges may consider that fact in determining whether or not the person will be allowed to officiate or participate in any given race or jai alai game.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A percent but less than 0.08 percent by weight of alcohol in the person's blood, that fact does not give rise to any presumption that the person was or was not under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the extent that the person's faculties were impaired, but the stewards, judges, or board of judges may consider that fact in determining whether or not the person will be allowed to officiate or participate in any given race or jai alai game.
Paragraphs (e) and (f) of subsection (5) of section 550.2415, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as Page 32 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A paragraphs (d) and (e), respectively, paragraphs (d) and (e) of subsection (6) are redesignated as paragraphs (b) and (c), respectively, and paragraph (d) of subsection (5), paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection (6), paragraph (a) of subsection (9), and subsection (13) of that section are amended to read:
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A section 550.2415, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (d) and (e), respectively, paragraphs (d) and (e) of subsection (6) are redesignated as paragraphs (b) and (c), respectively, and paragraph (d) of subsection (5), paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection (6), paragraph (a) of subsection (9), and subsection (13) of that section are amended to read:
(9)(a) The division may conduct a postmortem examination Page 33 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A of any animal that is injured at a permitted racetrack while in training or in competition and that subsequently expires or is destroyed.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A (9)(a) The division may conduct a postmortem examination of any animal that is injured at a permitted racetrack while in training or in competition and that subsequently expires or is destroyed.
Section 21.
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Paragraphs (a) and (e) of subsection (2) and Page 34 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A subsection (3) of section 550.3345, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A Section 21.
Paragraphs (a) and (e) of subsection (2) and subsection (3) of section 550.3345, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
Upon approval of the transfer by the division, and notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the not-for-profit corporation may, within 1 year after its receipt of the permit, request that the division convert the quarter horse racing permit to a permit authorizing the holder to conduct pari-mutuel wagering meets of thoroughbred racing.
Upon approval of the transfer by the division, and notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the not-for-profit corporation may, within 1 year after its receipt of the permit, request that the division convert the quarter horse racing permit to a permit authorizing the holder to Page 35 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A Neither the transfer of the quarter horse racing permit nor its conversion to a limited thoroughbred permit shall be subject to the mileage limitation or the ratification election as set forth under s.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A conduct pari-mutuel wagering meets of thoroughbred racing.
Neither the transfer of the quarter horse racing permit nor its conversion to a limited thoroughbred permit shall be subject to the mileage limitation or the ratification election as set forth under s.
Section 22.
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Subsections (2) and (4), paragraph (a) of Page 36 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A subsection (6), and subsection (11) of section 550.3551, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A Section 22.
Subsections (2) and (4), paragraph (a) of subsection (6), and subsection (11) of section 550.3551, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
(4) Any greyhound permitholder or jai alai permitholder dog track or fronton licensed under this chapter may receive at its licensed location broadcasts of dograces or jai alai games Page 37 of 59 CODING:
(4) Any greyhound permitholder or jai alai permitholder dog track or fronton licensed under this chapter may receive at Page 37 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A conducted at other tracks or frontons located outside the state at the track enclosure of the licensee during its operational meeting.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A its licensed location broadcasts of dograces or jai alai games conducted at other tracks or frontons located outside the state at the track enclosure of the licensee during its operational meeting.
A harness permitholder may conduct fewer than eight live races on any authorized race day, except that such permitholder must conduct a full schedule of live racing during its race meet consisting of at least eight live races per authorized race day for at least 100 days.
If conducting live racing, a harness permitholder may conduct fewer than eight live races on any authorized race day, except that such permitholder must conduct a full schedule of live racing during its race meet Page 38 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A harness horse permitholder that during the preceding racing season conducted a full schedule of live racing may, at any time during its current race meet, receive full-card broadcasts of harness horse races conducted at harness racetracks outside this state at the harness track of the permitholder and accept wagers on such harness races.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A consisting of at least eight live races per authorized race day for at least 100 days.
Any harness horse permitholder that during the preceding racing season conducted a full schedule of live racing may, at any time during its current race meet, receive full-card broadcasts of harness horse races conducted at harness racetracks outside this state at the harness track of the permitholder and accept wagers on such harness races.
849.25, on the grounds or property of a pari-mutuel facility commits permitholder of a horse or dog track or jai alai fronton is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as Page 39 of 59 CODING:
849.25, on the grounds or property of a pari-mutuel facility commits permitholder of a horse or dog track or jai alai fronton Page 39 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A provided in s.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
Willful failure by the pari-mutuel facility on the part of any track or fronton employee to comply Page 40 of 59 CODING:
Willful failure by the pari-mutuel Page 40 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A with the provisions of this subsection is a ground for the division to suspend or revoke that employee's license for pari- mutuel facility track or fronton employment.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A facility on the part of any track or fronton employee to comply with the provisions of this subsection is a ground for the division to suspend or revoke that employee's license for pari- mutuel facility track or fronton employment.
penalty.—A person authorized to conduct gaming or pari-mutuel operations in this state may not race greyhounds or any member of the Canis familiaris subspecies in connection with any wager for money or any other thing of value in this state.
penalty.—A person authorized to conduct gaming or pari-mutuel operations in this state may not race greyhounds or any member of the Canis familiaris subspecies in connection with any wager Page 41 of 59 CODING:
A person Page 41 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A for money or any other thing of value in this state.
A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
operating days.— Page 42 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A (2) A thoroughbred racing permitholder may not begin any race later than 7 p.m.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A operating days.— (2) A thoroughbred racing permitholder may not begin any race later than 7 p.m.
550.01215(1)(b), if any, for fiscal year 2020-2021 Any track or fronton licensed under this chapter which in the preceding year conducted a full schedule of live racing is qualified to, at any time, receive broadcasts of any class of pari-mutuel race or game and accept wagers on such races or games conducted by any class of permitholders licensed under this chapter.
550.01215(1)(b), if any, for fiscal year 2020-2021 Any track or fronton licensed under this chapter which in the preceding year conducted a full schedule of live racing is qualified to, at any time, receive broadcasts of any class of pari-mutuel race or game and accept wagers on such races or games conducted by any Page 43 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A (8) In any three contiguous counties of the state where there are only three permitholders, all of which are greyhound permitholders, if any permitholder leases the facility of another permitholder for all or any portion of the conduct of its live race meet pursuant to s.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A class of permitholders licensed under this chapter.
(8) In any three contiguous counties of the state where there are only three permitholders, all of which are greyhound permitholders, if any permitholder leases the facility of another permitholder for all or any portion of the conduct of its live race meet pursuant to s.
Notwithstanding this subsection or subsection (4), a greyhound pari-mutuel permitholder may conduct intertrack wagering without Page 44 of 59 CODING:
Notwithstanding this subsection or subsection (4), a greyhound Page 44 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A combining pari-mutuel pools on not more than three races in any week, not to exceed 20 races in a year.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A pari-mutuel permitholder may conduct intertrack wagering without combining pari-mutuel pools on not more than three races in any week, not to exceed 20 races in a year.
535.01 and, that has conducted at least 8 15 days of thoroughbred horse sales at a permanent sales facility in this state for at least 3 consecutive years, and that has conducted at least 1 day of nonwagering thoroughbred racing in this state, with a purse structure of at least $250,000 per year for 2 consecutive years before such application, shall be issued a license, subject to the conditions set forth in this section, to conduct intertrack wagering at such a permanent sales facility during the following Page 45 of 59 CODING:
535.01 and, that has conducted at least 8 15 days of thoroughbred horse sales at a permanent sales facility in this state for at least 3 consecutive years, and that has conducted at least 1 day of nonwagering thoroughbred racing in this state, with a purse structure of at least $250,000 per year for 2 consecutive years before such application, shall be issued a license, subject to the conditions set forth in this section, to conduct intertrack Page 45 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A periods:
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A wagering at such a permanent sales facility during the following periods:
(4)(5) The licensee shall be considered a guest track Page 46 of 59 CODING:
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A under this chapter.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A (4)(5) The licensee shall be considered a guest track under this chapter.
(c) If a thoroughbred permitholder or harness horse racing permitholder, conduct no fewer than a full schedule of live racing or games as defined in s.
(c) If a thoroughbred permitholder, conduct no fewer than a full schedule of live racing or games as defined in s.
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A Section 31.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A Section 31.
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A least the same amount as alcoholic beverages served to the general public at a bar within the facility.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A least the same amount as alcoholic beverages served to the general public at a bar within the facility.
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A (5) LICENSE REQUIRED;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A (5) LICENSE REQUIRED;
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A operating license for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering for fiscal year 2020-2021.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A operating license for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering for fiscal year 2020-2021.
In order for a cardroom license to be renewed for a thoroughbred permitholder or harness horse racing permitholder, the applicant must have requested, as part of its pari-mutuel annual license application, to conduct at least 90 percent of the total number of live performances conducted by such permitholder during either the state fiscal year in which its initial cardroom license was issued or the state fiscal year immediately prior thereto if the permitholder ran at least a full schedule of live racing or games in the prior year.
In order for a cardroom license to be renewed for a thoroughbred permitholder, the applicant must have requested, as part of its pari-mutuel annual license application, to conduct at least 90 percent of the total number of live performances conducted by such permitholder during either the state fiscal year in which its initial cardroom license was issued or the state fiscal year immediately prior thereto if the permitholder ran at least a full schedule of live racing or games in the prior year.
Applications for cardroom licenses shall contain all of the information the division, by rule, may determine is Page 51 of 59 CODING:
Applications for cardroom licenses shall contain all of the information the division, by rule, may determine is required to ensure eligibility.
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hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A required to ensure eligibility.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A (e)(d) The annual cardroom license fee for each facility shall be $1,000 for each table to be operated at the cardroom.
(e)(d) The annual cardroom license fee for each facility shall be $1,000 for each table to be operated at the cardroom.
Each greyhound and jai alai permitholder that conducts live performances and operates a cardroom facility Page 52 of 59 CODING:
Each greyhound and jai alai permitholder that conducts live performances and operates a cardroom facility shall use at least 4 percent of such permitholder's cardroom Page 52 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A shall use at least 4 percent of such permitholder's cardroom monthly gross receipts to supplement greyhound purses or jai alai prize money, respectively, during the permitholder's next ensuing pari-mutuel meet.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A monthly gross receipts to supplement greyhound purses or jai alai prize money, respectively, during the permitholder's next ensuing pari-mutuel meet.
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(16) LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL.— Page 53 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A (16) LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL.— (a) The Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering shall not issue any initial license under this section except upon proof in such form as the division may prescribe that the local government where the applicant for such license desires to conduct cardroom gaming has voted to approve such activity by a majority vote of the governing body of the municipality or the governing body of the county if the facility is not located in a municipality.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A (a) The Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering shall not issue any initial license under this section except upon proof in such form as the division may prescribe that the local government where the applicant for such license desires to conduct cardroom gaming has voted to approve such activity by a majority vote of the governing body of the municipality or the governing body of the county if the facility is not located in a municipality.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a municipality may prohibit the establishment of a cardroom on or after July 1, 2021, within its jurisdiction.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a municipality may prohibit the establishment and operation of a cardroom within its jurisdiction.
This paragraph does not apply to a licensed pari-mutuel permitholder who held an operating license for the conduct of pari-mutuel wagering for fiscal year 2020-2021 in the municipality's jurisdiction or to a cardroom that was previously approved by the municipality.
849.14 Unlawful to bet on result of trial or contest of skill, etc.—Whoever stakes, bets or wagers any money or other thing of value upon the result of any trial or contest of skill, speed or power or endurance of human or beast, or whoever receives in any manner whatsoever any money or other thing of value staked, bet or wagered, or offered for the purpose of being staked, bet or wagered, by or for any other person upon any such result, or whoever knowingly becomes the custodian or Page 54 of 59 CODING:
849.14 Unlawful to bet on result of trial or contest of skill, etc.—Whoever stakes, bets or wagers any money or other thing of value upon the result of any trial or contest of skill, speed or power or endurance of human or beast, or whoever receives in any manner whatsoever any money or other thing of value staked, bet or wagered, or offered for the purpose of being staked, bet or wagered, by or for any other person upon any such result, or whoever knowingly becomes the custodian or depositary of any money or other thing of value so staked, bet, or wagered upon any such result, or whoever aids, or assists, or abets, or influences in any manner in any of such acts all of which are hereby forbidden, commits shall be guilty of a felony misdemeanor of the third second degree, punishable as provided Page 54 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A depositary of any money or other thing of value so staked, bet, or wagered upon any such result, or whoever aids, or assists, or abets, or influences in any manner in any of such acts all of which are hereby forbidden, commits shall be guilty of a felony misdemeanor of the third second degree, punishable as provided in s.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A in s.
penalty.— (1) A person in this state may not wager or accept money Page 55 of 59 CODING:
penalty.— (1) A person in this state may not wager or accept money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a live dog race occurring in this state.
Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A or any other thing of value on the outcome of a live dog race occurring in this state.
A person who commits a second or subsequent violation commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
A person who commits a second or subsequent violation commits a felony of the third Page 55 of 59 CODING:
Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A degree, punishable as provided in s.
380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions.— (2) STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS.—The following developments are exempt from s.
380.06:
(c) Any proposed addition to an existing sports facility complex if the addition meets the following characteristics:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A 380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions.— (2) STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS.—The following developments are exempt from s.
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A 1.
380.06:
(c) Any proposed addition to an existing sports facility complex if the addition meets the following characteristics:
1.
For the purpose of incorporating the amendment Page 57 of 59 CODING:
For the purpose of incorporating the amendment made by this act to section 550.002, Florida Statutes, in a reference thereto, paragraph (c) of subsection (4) of section 402.82, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to read:
402.82 Electronic benefits transfer program.— (4) Use or acceptance of an electronic benefits transfer Page 57 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A made by this act to section 550.002, Florida Statutes, in a reference thereto, paragraph (c) of subsection (4) of section 402.82, Florida Statutes, is reenacted to read:
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A card is prohibited at the following locations or for the following activities:
402.82 Electronic benefits transfer program.— (4) Use or acceptance of an electronic benefits transfer card is prohibited at the following locations or for the following activities:
is performed by a massage therapist acting under the prescription of a physician or physician assistant Page 58 of 59 CODING:
is performed by a massage therapist acting under the prescription of a physician or physician assistant licensed under chapter 458, an osteopathic physician or physician assistant licensed under chapter 459, a chiropractic physician licensed under chapter 460, a podiatric physician licensed under chapter 461, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under part I of chapter 464, or a dentist Page 58 of 59 CODING:
hb0007a-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 7A 2021A licensed under chapter 458, an osteopathic physician or physician assistant licensed under chapter 459, a chiropractic physician licensed under chapter 460, a podiatric physician licensed under chapter 461, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under part I of chapter 464, or a dentist licensed under chapter 466;
hb0007a-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7A 2021A licensed under chapter 466;
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  1. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

  2. Laid on Table, Refer to CS/SB 8-A

  3. Bill released to Rules Committee

  4. CS Filed

  5. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  6. Reported out of Select Committee on Gaming

  7. Favorable with CS by Select Committee on Gaming

  8. Added to Select Committee on Gaming agenda

  9. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  10. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  11. Now in Select Committee on Gaming

  12. Referred to Select Committee on Gaming

  13. CS Filed

  14. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  15. Reported out of Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity

  16. Favorable with CS by Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity

  17. Added to Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity agenda

  18. Now in Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity

  19. Referred to Select Committee on Gaming

  20. Referred to Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity

  21. Filed

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Votes

Passed 27 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11000
Unaffiliated 14100
Democrat 2200
Total 27300
% of votes cast 90%10%0%0%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Brown — Yea
Drake — Yea
Fetterhoff — Yea
Fine — Yea
Geller — Nay
Grant — Yea
Ingoglia — Yea
Latvala — Yea
Omphroy — Yea
Payne — Yea
Rommel — Yea
Slosberg — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Willhite — Yea
Williams — Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Nay
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Nay
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea

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Passed 13 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2300
Republican 6200
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 13500
% of votes cast 72%28%0%0%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Drake — Yea
Harding — Yea
Killebrew — Yea
Roth — Yea
Stevenson — Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Nay
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Nay
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Nay
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Nay
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7A do?
Gaming; Revises provisions relating to pari-mutuel wagering, slot machines, & gambling; prohibits greyhound racing or dogracing; revises specified criminal penalties.
Who sponsors HB 7A?
HB 7A is sponsored by Select Committee on Gaming.
What is the current status of HB 7A?
This bill died with 2021 Special Session A. 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.
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