HB469 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Mary Moore

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Alabama Equine Commission, created, Committee on Horse Welfare created, horse racing, pari-mutuel funds

Description

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.

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Subjects

Equine Commission