HB469 Alabama 2013 Session

Under existing law, racing operators are required to deduct a percentage of the moneys deposited in pari-mutuel pools

This bill would establish the Alabama Committee on Horse Welfare and provide for the composition and duties of the committee

This bill would establish the Alabama Equine Commission and provide for the members, duties, responsibilities, compensation, and expenses of the commission

This bill would provide that a percentage of the takeout deducted by racing operations shall be used for horse activities in Alabama

To establish the Alabama Committee on Horse Welfare; to provide for the composition and duties of the committee; to establish the Alabama Equine Commission; to provide for the members, duties, responsibilities, compensation, and expenses of the commission; to subject the commission to the Alabama Sunset Law; and to provide that certain amounts deducted by a racing operator shall be used for horse activities in Alabama.