Bob Fox Analysis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Apr. 7, 2005) -- There were 4 bills heard in Assembly GO Committee on Wednesday and a summary of the action taken is below.
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AUTHOR: |
Calderon (D) |
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TITLE: |
Horse Racing: Satellite Wagering |
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FISCAL COMMITTEE: |
yes |
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URGENCY CLAUSE: |
no |
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INTRODUCED: |
02/15/2005 |
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DISPOSITION: |
Pending |
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LOCATION: |
Assembly Appropriations Committee |
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SUMMARY: |
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Eliminates the ceiling on the number of thoroughbred races as were wagered on in 1998 and eliminates the limitation of 23 imported races per day when live thoroughbred or fair racing is being conducted. |
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04/06/2005 |
From ASSEMBLY Committee on GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION: Do pass to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS. |
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PRIVATE FILE: |
Horseracing |
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NOTES: |
Eliminates 23 race per day limit on imports Comment: This bill was amended to increase the number of imports from 23 to 27 races per day. Further discussions will take place with CARF advocating that the number be increased to 40 races and Bay Meadows wanting to limit it to 27.
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AUTHOR: |
Plescia (R) |
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TITLE: |
Horse Racing: Advance Deposit Wagering |
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INTRODUCED: |
02/16/2005 |
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DISPOSITION: |
Pending |
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LOCATION: |
Assembly Second Reading File |
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SUMMARY: |
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Provides that in the event of a reduction in satellite wagering facility commissions, the benefits would then be distributed equally as purses and commissions to all associations and racing fairs that generate advance deposit wagers, in proportion to the handle generated. |
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04/06/2005 |
From ASSEMBLY Committee on GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. |
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PRIVATE FILE: |
Horseracing |
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COMMENTARY: This bill passed unanimously
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AUTHOR: |
Jones (D) |
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TITLE: |
Horse Racing: California Exposition and State Fair |
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FISCAL COMMITTEE: |
yes |
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URGENCY CLAUSE: |
no |
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INTRODUCED: |
02/18/2005 |
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LAST AMEND: |
03/29/2005 |
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DISPOSITION: |
Pending |
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LOCATION: |
Assembly Appropriations Committee |
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SUMMARY: |
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Authorizes the California Horse Racing Board to allocate additional weeks of harness racing to the California Exposition and State Fair in Sacramento or to its lessee, to be raced at the California Exposition and State Fair in Sacramento. Includes proposition wagers within any new wager introduced for which the Horse Racing Board sets the percentage deducted. Prescribes an alternate distribution scheme for quarter horse racing commissions and purses. |
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STATUS: |
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04/06/2005 |
From ASSEMBLY Committee on GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION: Do pass to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS. |
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PRIVATE FILE: |
Horseracing |
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COMMENTARY: |
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Cal Expo Bill for harness dates. This bill passed unanimously
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AUTHOR: |
Cogdill (R) |
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TITLE: |
Horse Racing |
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INTRODUCED: |
02/22/2005 |
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DISPOSITION: |
Pending |
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LOCATION: |
Assembly Second Reading File |
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SUMMARY: |
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Extends provisions that require the marketing organization to annually submit to the Horse Racing Board a statewide marketing and promotion plan for thoroughbred and fair horse racing until January 1, 2007. |
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04/06/2005 |
From ASSEMBLY Committee on GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. |
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PRIVATE FILE: |
Horseracing |
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COMMENTARY: This bill was on consent and it CARF, who is the sponsor, has indicated that that it will be amended and not deal with the Marketing organization. |
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Below are summaries of the bills scheduled to be heard in Senate GO Committee on Tuesday 4/12
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Senate Governmental Organization Committee |
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9:30 am |
Room 3191 |
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