Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jul 20, 2011 |
signed chap.175 |
Jul 08, 2011 |
delivered to governor |
Jun 21, 2011 |
returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.326 substituted for s3949b |
Jun 21, 2011 |
substituted by a7852a |
Jun 16, 2011 |
amended on third reading (t) 3949b |
Jun 07, 2011 |
amended on third reading (t) 3949a |
Apr 12, 2011 |
advanced to third reading |
Apr 11, 2011 |
2nd report cal. |
Apr 06, 2011 |
1st report cal.326 |
Mar 10, 2011 |
referred to racing, gaming and wagering |
Senate Bill S3949
Signed By Governor2011-2012 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status Via A7852 - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
2011-S3949 - Details
2011-S3949 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S3949 REVISED 04/06/11 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to certain payments to the horsemen's organization PURPOSE OF BILL: Allows the thoroughbred horsemen's organization at Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga (NYTHA) to use horsemen's purse funds to support much needed health services for backstretch employees. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: This bill extends the expiration date to 2012 for the contributions of an additional 1.0% of purse money; adds the intention to have the horsemen's organization increase its support for the provision of health services to backstretch employees. EXISTING LAW: The existing law expires August 31, 2011. JUSTIFICATION: In the past, the additional purse funds received by NYTHA have provided for testing for steroids in racehorses. This funding provides for continuing support for that program at Morrisville College. This bill would also allow for enhanced support
2011-S3949 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3949 2011-2012 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 10, 2011 ___________ Introduced by Sen. BONACIC -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wager- ing AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to certain payments to the horsemen's organization THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The opening paragraph of subdivision 2 of section 228 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, as amended by chapter 259 of the laws of 2010, is amended to read as follows: The state racing and wagering board shall, as a condition of racing, require any franchised corporation and every other corporation subject to its jurisdiction to withhold one percent of all purses, except that for the franchised corporation, starting on September first, two thou- sand seven and continuing through August thirty-first, two thousand [eleven] TWELVE, two percent of all purses shall be withheld, and, in the case of the franchised corporation, to pay such sum to the horsemen's organization or its successor that was first entitled to receive payments pursuant to this section in accordance with rules of the board adopted effective November third, nineteen hundred eighty- three representing at least fifty-one percent of the owners and trainers utilizing the facilities of such franchised corporation, on the condi- tion that such horsemen's organization shall expend as much as is neces- sary, but not to exceed one-half of one percent of such total sum, to acquire and maintain the equipment required to establish a program at a state college within this state with an approved equine science program to test for the presence of steroids in horses, provided further that the qualified organization shall also, in an amount to be determined by its board of directors, annually include in its expenditures for benevo- lence programs, funds to support an organization providing services necessary to backstretch employees, and, in the case of every other EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD10013-01-1
2011-S3949A - Details
2011-S3949A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S3949A TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to certain payments to the horsemen's organization; to amend chapter 473 of the laws of 2010 amending the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law relating to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law and the economic development law, in relation to creating a racing fan advisory board and establishing an I Love NY Racing promotion PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: The purpose of this legislation is to allow the thoroughbred horsemen's organization at Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga (NYTHA) to use horsemen's purse funds to support much needed health services for backstretch employees, provide continued revenue to the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund and to promote horse racing in New York State. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1: Extends the expiration date to August 31, 2012 for the
2011-S3949A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3949--A Cal. No. 326 2011-2012 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 10, 2011 ___________ Introduced by Sen. BONACIC -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wager- ing -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to certain payments to the horsemen's organization; to amend chapter 473 of the laws of 2010 amending the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law relating to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund, in relation to the effectiveness there- of; and to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law and the economic development law, in relation to creating a racing fan advisory board and establishing an I Love NY Racing promotion THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The opening paragraph of subdivision 2 of section 228 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, as amended by chapter 259 of the laws of 2010, is amended to read as follows: The state racing and wagering board shall, as a condition of racing, require any franchised corporation and every other corporation subject to its jurisdiction to withhold one percent of all purses, except that for the franchised corporation, starting on September first, two thou- sand seven and continuing through August thirty-first, two thousand [eleven] TWELVE, two percent of all purses shall be withheld, and, in the case of the franchised corporation, to pay such sum to the horsemen's organization or its successor that was first entitled to receive payments pursuant to this section in accordance with rules of the board adopted effective November third, nineteen hundred eighty- three representing at least fifty-one percent of the owners and trainers utilizing the facilities of such franchised corporation, on the condi- tion that such horsemen's organization shall expend as much as is neces- EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
2011-S3949B (ACTIVE) - Details
2011-S3949B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S3949B TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to certain payments to the horsemen's organization; and to amend chapter 473 of the laws of 2010 amending the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law relating to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund, in relation to the effectiveness thereof PURPOSE: The purpose of this legislation is to allow the New York State Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association to use purse funds for the support of additional medical and mental health services for backstretch employees. It also extends the provisions of Chapter 473 of the Laws of 20 I 0, allowing the NYS Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund to continue to receive its funds on a quarterly basis for an additional year. The bill would also allow the Fund to maintain for an additional year, the changes that were made to its authorized disbursements for awards to breeders, promotion, and administration of the Fund. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 would amend section 2 of chapter 473 of the laws of 2010
2011-S3949B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3949--B Cal. No. 326 2011-2012 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 10, 2011 ___________ Introduced by Sen. BONACIC -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wager- ing -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading -- again amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to certain payments to the horsemen's organization; and to amend chapter 473 of the laws of 2010 amending the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law relating to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund, in relation to the effectiveness there- of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2 of chapter 473 of the laws of 2010 amending the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law relating to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund, is amended to read as follows: S 2. This act shall take effect immediately, provided, however that this act shall expire and be deemed repealed [upon] ONE YEAR AFTER the commencement of the operation of a video lottery facility at Aqueduct racetrack; provided that the chair of the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund shall notify the legislative bill drafting commission upon the occurrence of the commencement of the operation of a video lottery facility at Aqueduct racetrack in order that the commis- sion may maintain an accurate and timely effective data base of the official text of the laws of the state of New York in furtherance of effectuating the provisions of section 44 of the legislative law and section 70-b of the public officers law; provided further, that effec- tive immediately the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rules or EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
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