HB2365: Virginia Racing Commission; authorization to join Interstate Racing and Wagering Compact.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2365
Offered January 12, 2011
A BILL to authorize the Virginia Racing Commission to enter into the Interstate Racing and Wagering Compact.
Patron-- Peace
Committee Referral Pending

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  § 1. The Virginia Racing Commission shall be authorized to negotiate, enter into, and participate in the Interstate Racing and Wagering Compact, as proposed by the Association of Racing Commissioners International, for the purpose of providing for member states through state racing commissions to act jointly and cooperatively to create more uniform, effective, and efficient practices, programs, and rules relating to (i) horse racing and (ii) pari-mutuel activities that occur in or affect a party state.