Existing law, the Horse Racing Law, requires each licensed racing association to designate a certain number of racing days to be conducted as charity days for the purpose of distribution of the net proceeds to beneficiaries. Existing law requires that beneficiaries of these proceeds be a nonprofit corporation or organization entitled by law to receive a distribution made by a distributing agent, exempt or entitled to exemption from state and federal income taxes, engaged in specified beneficial activities, and approved by the California Horse Racing Board. Existing law requires, among other distributions, that at least 30% of the distribution from charity day racing go to charities associated with the horse racing industry. This bill would instead require that at least 40% of the distribution from charity day racing go to charities associated with the horse racing industry.
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This measure would recognize the importance of California Native American Day, celebrated this year on September 24, 2021, and the annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference, to the enhancement of awareness of California Indian culture.
This measure would designate the month of November 2021 to be California's Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month. The measure would recognize and acknowledge the significant contributions made by Californians of Sikh heritage to our state and seeks to afford all Californians the opportunity to better understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans. The measure would condemn all hate crimes and bias incidents against Sikh Americans and encourage all Sikhs to practice their faith freely and fearlessly.
This measure would recognize September 2021 as PACE Month in California.
This measure would designate the month of October 2021 as California Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month. The measure would also recognize and acknowledge the significant contributions made by Californians of Hindu heritage to the state and seek to increase awareness and understanding of the Hindu American community.
This measure would recognize August 2021 as Child Support Awareness Month.
This measure would designate the month of October 2021 as Women's Small Business Month and encourage all citizens to recognize the economic importance of women's small businesses in California.
This measure would designate the month of September 2021 as Opioid Awareness Month in California.
This measure would extend to the people of the Province of Syunik in Armenia an invitation to join with California in a sister state relationship until January 1, 2026.
This measure would proclaim the month of September 2021 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in California and state the commitment of the Legislature to support efforts to find cures for, and achieve prevention of, childhood cancer.