Authorizes gambling on professional sporting events and athletic events sponsored by universities or colleges
Summary
Authorizes gambling on professional sporting events and athletic events sponsored by universities or colleges at betting facilities located at thoroughbred and harness racetracks operating in this state, in simulcast theaters operated by off-track betting corporations and in any constitutionally authorized casino facility; provides that the proceeds of such gambling be applied exclusively to or in aid or support of education.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2017
Last action Jan 31, 2018
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 31, 2018
Assembly · Referred to committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Jan 3, 2018
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
Mar 6, 2017
Assembly · Referred to committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Feb 9, 2017
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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