NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A6020
SPONSOR: Ra TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and
breeding law, in relation to allotting dates for racing or licensing
race meetings at which pari-mutuel betting is permitted on Palm Sunday
PURPOSE: To authorize the Racing and Wagering Board to permit race
meetings at which pari-mutuel betting is permitted on Palm Sunday.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1: Amends section 105 of the racing,
pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law to include Palm Sunday as a date
authorized for racing or licensed race meetings at which pari-mutuel
betting is permitted.
Section 2: Effective date.
EXISTING LAW: Under current law, the Board is authorized to license
horse race meets everyday of the year except for Palm Sunday, Easter and
Christmas.
JUSTIFICATION: The inclusion of Palm Sunday as a date that the Board
is authorized to allow horse racing or licensing race meetings at which
pari-mutuel betting is permitted affords the public more recreational
opportunities to enjoy the excitement and relaxation of horse racing.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: S.7071 of 2001, A6515/S2128 of 2003-2004
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: This bill should increase pari-mutuel revenue
receipts which benefit local governments, race tracks and horse owners.
LOCAL FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately.
