HJR-40: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Carol Alvarado
Read First Time on 03/03/2015
You have voted HJR-40: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation..
SR-158: Requests the Louisiana State Racing Commission to study aspects of the racing industry and make recommendations that will enhance the quality of racing and encourage the industry to prosper in Louisiana.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Cortez
Enrolled. Signed By The President Of The Senate And Sent To The Secretary Of State By The Secretary Of The Senate. on 05/30/2014
You have voted SR-158: Requests the Louisiana State Racing Commission to study aspects of the racing industry and make recommendations that will enhance the quality of racing and encourage the industry to prosper in Louisiana..
Maryland Horse Racing Act - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation [SB-527]
[Sports ]
Extending to July 1, 2024, the date on which the Maryland Horse Racing Act terminates; and requiring that an evaluation be made of the State Racing Commission and specified advisory committees on or before December 15, 2021.
SB-527: Maryland Horse Racing Act - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Sponsored by: Sen.
Vetoed By The Governor (duplicative) on 05/15/2014
Maryland State Fair - Funding Extension [SB-1026]
[Funding ]
[Gaming ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Recreation ]
Repealing the termination of a requirement that the racecourse at Timonium receive at least a specified amount of funds from the Racetrack Facility Renewal Account that is not subject to a specified matching funds requirement; etc.
SB-1026: Maryland State Fair - Funding Extension
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Kasemeyer
Hearing 3/05 At 2:30 P.m. on 03/05/2014
Maryland Horse Racing Act - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation [HB-988]
[Sports ]
Extending to July 1, 2024, the date on which the Maryland Horse Racing Act terminates; and requiring that an evaluation be made of the State Racing Commission and specified advisory committees on or before December 15, 2021.
HB-988: Maryland Horse Racing Act - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 434 on 05/05/2014
Horse Racing - Special Takeout [SB-961]
[Gaming ]
Authorizing a racing licensee to offer wagers under regulations adopted by the State Racing Commission; requiring a racing licensee to deduct specified amounts from the handle; authorizing a racing licensee to conduct specified wagers only with the consent of the Commission and specified groups; etc.
SB-961: Horse Racing - Special Takeout
Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Peters
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 78 on 04/09/2013
State Racing Commission - Ejections from Race Tracks - Appeals [SB-858]
[Gaming ]
Authorizing racing license holders to appeal an ejection by racing licensees to the State Racing Commission; authorizing the Commission to refuse to hear appeals under specified circumstances; providing for the filing of appeals with the Commission; requiring licensees to provide written statements to a license holder; requiring the Commission to conduct hearings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act; authorizing the Commission to take specified actions after a hearing; etc.
SB-858: State Racing Commission - Ejections from Race Tracks - Appeals
Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Simonaire
Unfavorable Report By Finance on 03/20/2013
You have voted SB-252: Provides relative to certain annual license fee renewals for participating in horse racing. (7/1/13) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note).
HB-220: Amends and adds to existing law relating to horse racing to provide for wagering on historical horse races; to provide for the distribution and payment of all sums deposited in any historical horse race pool; to provide for certain agreements with horsemen's groups; and to provide for the Historical Horse Race Purse Moneys Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Reported Signed By Governor On March 22, 2013 Session Law Chapter 139 Effective: 07/01/13 on 03/22/2013
You have voted HB-220: Amends and adds to existing law relating to horse racing to provide for wagering on historical horse races; to provide for the distribution and payment of all sums deposited in any historical horse race pool; to provide for certain agreements with horsemen's groups; and to provide for the Historical Horse Race Purse Moneys Fund..
HB-182: Amends and adds to existing law relating to horse racing to provide for wagering on historical horse races; to provide for the distribution and payment of all sums deposited in any historical horse race pool; to provide for certain agreements with horsemen's groups; and to provide for the Historical Horse Race Purse Moneys Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Reported Printed And Referred To State Affairs on 02/15/2013
You have voted HB-182: Amends and adds to existing law relating to horse racing to provide for wagering on historical horse races; to provide for the distribution and payment of all sums deposited in any historical horse race pool; to provide for certain agreements with horsemen's groups; and to provide for the Historical Horse Race Purse Moneys Fund..
SJR-64: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Carona
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/10/2013
You have voted SJR-64: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes..
SJR-6: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rodney Ellis
Read First Time on 01/29/2013
You have voted SJR-6: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands..