HB773 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, horse racing operators are required to deduct a percentage of the moneys deposited in pari-mutuel pools for horse races
This bill would provide that takeout deducted by a racing operator shall be used for horse activities for Alabama-bred horses
This bill would create the Alabama Equine Commission and provide for the members, duties, responsibilities, compensation, and expenses of the commission
To amend Section 11-65-31 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to purses for horse races and greyhound races to provide that the takeout deducted by a racing operator shall be used for horse activities for Alabama bred horses; to establish the Alabama Equine Commission; to provide for the members, duties, responsibilities, compensation, and expenses of the commission; and to subject the commission to the Alabama Sunset Law.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
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| May 1, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Economic Development and Tourism |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB773 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |