Virginia Racing Commission; simulcast horse racing; allocations. (SB6008)
Introduced By
Sen. Tommy Norment (R-Williamsburg)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Virginia Racing Commission; simulcast horse racing; allocations. Authorizes wagering on historical horse racing and allocates the proceeds. Read the Bill »
Status
06/23/2008: Awaiting a Vote in the General Laws and Technology Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 06/23/2008 | Presented and ordered printed 084353284 |
| 06/23/2008 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
Comments
I cannot see why this bill and previous similar bills do not get passed. It will not only help transportation, but will also help the horse racing industry, which I fear will not be able to survive without this bill. To be quite honest, horse racing cannot survive with out some form of slot machines. Pennsylvania, my former home, has gone that route and is succesfully opening new tracks. I know that House Speaker Howell is against this bill but without this, Colonial Downs, which is up for sale, will be developed into housing and a Walmart.