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CA AB 52	AUTHOR:	Horton J (D)
	TITLE:	Horse Racing: Samples
	FISCAL COMMITTEE:	yes
	URGENCY CLAUSE:	no
	INTRODUCED:	12/06/2004
	LAST AMEND:	06/15/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Pending
	LOCATION:	Senate Third Reading File
	SUMMARY:
	Amends existing law that requires a blood or urine test sample required by the Horse Racing Board to be taken from a horse to be divided or taken in duplicate. Exempts from that requirement total carbon dioxide testing. Requires emergency regulations to be adopted to establish policies, guidelines, and procedures that include a split sample process related to total carbon dioxide testing. Requires the board to contract with the Regents of the University of California to be the required testing laboratory.
	STATUS:
	06/29/2005	In SENATE. Read second time. To third reading.
	COMMENTARY:
	This is the “milkshake bill” and it is on the Senate 3^rd reading file with no opposition and should pass when the Legislature returns.
	Position:	Watch

CA AB 203	AUTHOR:	Harman (R)
	TITLE:	Horse Racing
	FISCAL COMMITTEE:	no
	URGENCY CLAUSE:	no
	INTRODUCED:	01/31/2005
	LAST AMEND:	06/23/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Pending
	LOCATION:	SENATE
	SUMMARY:
	Makes technical changes to the Horse Racing Law. Defines the term handle to mean aggregate contributions to parimutuel pools. Requires a copy of any annual audit of a horsemen's organization be provided to the Senate and Assembly committees on Governmental Organization. Exempts payment by a licensed quarter horse racing association in the southern zone from existing law prohibiting certain unauthorized payments of purses or consideration to or for the benefit of horsemen.
	STATUS:
	07/13/2005	In ASSEMBLY. Ordered returned to SENATE. *****To SENATE.
	NOTES:	Concerns were recently raised by TOC and the sponsor has agreed to amend the bill to address the concerns.

CA AB 449	AUTHOR:	Plescia (R)
	TITLE:	Horse Racing
	FISCAL COMMITTEE:	no
	URGENCY CLAUSE:	no
	INTRODUCED:	02/15/2005
	ENACTED:	07/21/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Enacted
	LOCATION:	Chaptered
	CHAPTER:	96
	SUMMARY:
	Amends existing law that provides for the deduction of a portion of the proceeds of horse races as purses for the benefit of horsemen and horsewomen at the racing meeting, and provides for specific deductions from this portion for the benefit of owners' and trainers' organizations, administrative expenses, and for other purposes. Maintains the definition of trainer to mean a person currently licensed by the board as a trainer.
	STATUS:
	07/21/2005	Signed by GOVERNOR.
	07/21/2005	Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter No. 96
	NOTES:	CTT Bill that was signed by the Governor on 7/21

CA AB 480	AUTHOR:	Plescia (R)
	TITLE:	Horse Racing: Advance Deposit Wagering
	INTRODUCED:	02/16/2005
	ENACTED:	07/25/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Enacted
	LOCATION:	Chaptered
	CHAPTER:	117
	SUMMARY:
	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.
	STATUS:
	07/25/2005	Signed by GOVERNOR.
	07/25/2005	Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter No. 117
	COMMENTARY:
	Spot bill for DMTC

CA AB 834	AUTHOR:	Jones (D)
	TITLE:	Horse Racing: California Exposition and State Fair
	FISCAL COMMITTEE:	no
	URGENCY CLAUSE:	yes
	INTRODUCED:	02/18/2005
	ENACTED:	07/25/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Enacted
	LOCATION:	Chaptered
	CHAPTER:	119
	SUMMARY:
	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.
	STATUS:
	07/25/2005	Signed by GOVERNOR.
	07/25/2005	Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter No. 119
	COMMENTARY:
	Cal Expo Bill for harness dates

CA AB 937	AUTHOR:	Wyland (R)
	TITLE:	Horse Racing: Reimbursements
	FISCAL COMMITTEE:	no
	URGENCY CLAUSE:	no
	INTRODUCED:	02/18/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Pending
	LOCATION:	Senate Inactive File
	SUMMARY:
	Provides that in the event a racing association or fair is required to reimburse an audiovisual signal system organization for certain expenses, 1/2 of that reimbursement may be offset against the amount distributed as purses.
	STATUS:
	07/01/2005	In SENATE. From Consent Calendar. To Inactive File.
	COMMENTARY:	Placed on the inactive file in the Senate because of concerns raised by the TOC. It is now a “2 year bill”.

CA AB 1180	AUTHOR:	Torrico (D)
	TITLE:	Horse Racing: Jockeys
	FISCAL COMMITTEE:	yes
	URGENCY CLAUSE:	no
	INTRODUCED:	02/22/2005
	LAST AMEND:	07/12/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Pending
	COMMITTEE:	Senate Appropriations Committee
	HEARING:	08/15/2005 1:30 pm
	SUMMARY:
	Provides that a jockey who agrees to exercise a racehorse shall be paid no less than the standard rate paid to exercise riders, unless the jockey has been employed to ride that horse in a parimutuel race or is engaged in an official timed and recorded workout. Precludes horse from being ridden at a racetrack unless the rider and horse are equipped with specified safety equipment. Requires every racetrack to maintain specified equipment and staff for an on-track first aid facility including a physician.
	STATUS:
	07/12/2005	In SENATE. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
	NOTES:	Scheduled to be heard in Senate Appropriations Committee on August 15^th.The industry has apparently reached an agreement on the language and there is no opposition.

CA AB 1752	AUTHOR:	Levine (D)
	TITLE:	Horse Racing
	FISCAL COMMITTEE:	yes
	URGENCY CLAUSE:	no
	INTRODUCED:	03/09/2005
	LAST AMEND:	06/13/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Pending
	COMMITTEE:	Senate Appropriations Committee
	HEARING:	08/15/2005 1:30 pm
	SUMMARY:
	Requires the California Horse Racing Board to promulgate and adopt regulations regarding conflicts of interest and develop a code of ethics.
	STATUS:
	06/28/2005	From SENATE Committee on GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION: Do pass to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
	COMMENTARY:	Scheduled to be heard in Senate Appropriations Committee on August 15^th.

CA SB 124	AUTHOR:	Denham (R)
	TITLE:	Horse Racing: Marketing
	FISCAL COMMITTEE:	no
	URGENCY CLAUSE:	no
	INTRODUCED:	01/27/2005
	ENACTED:	07/27/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Enacted
	LOCATION:	Chaptered
	CHAPTER:	130
	SUMMARY:
	Extends the operation of existing law which permits racing associations, fairs, and the organization responsible for contracting with racing associations and fairs with respect to the conduct of racing meetings, to form a private, statewide marketing organization to market and promote thoroughbred and fair horse racing.
	STATUS:
	07/27/2005	Signed by GOVERNOR.
	07/27/2005	Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter No. 130
	NOTES:	Extend sunset
	COMMENTARY:

CA SB 677	AUTHOR:	Murray (D)
	TITLE:	Horse Racing
	INTRODUCED:	02/22/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Pending
	LOCATION:	Assembly Second Reading File
	SUMMARY:
	Authorizes an additional five satellite wagering facilities to be situated in Los Angeles County. Authorizes the Alameda County Fair to operate two additional satellite wagering facilities.
	STATUS:
	07/13/2005	From ASSEMBLY Committee on APPROPRIATIONS: Do pass.
	COMMENTARY:	On Assembly 2^nd reading and will be considered when the Legislature returns.

CA SB 1096	AUTHOR:	Dutton (R)
	TITLE:	Satellite Wagering: Fairs
	INTRODUCED:	02/22/2005
	LAST AMEND:	03/29/2005
	DISPOSITION:	Pending
	LOCATION:	Assembly Appropriations Committee
	SUMMARY:
	Adds San Bernardino to those counties that may operate satellite wagering facilities.
	STATUS:
	07/06/2005	From ASSEMBLY Committee on GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION: Do pass to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS. Currently in Assembly Appropriations committee

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