Bill No.: SF0047                  Drafter:  LGC

LSO No.:  10LSO-0283              Effective Date:  1/1/2011

Enrolled Act No.:  SEA0016

Chapter No.:       17

Prime Sponsor:     Senator Schiffer

Catch Title:       Pari-mutuel wagering-simulcasting.

Subject:            Regulation of simulcasting permits

Summary/Major Elements:

· The act gives the pari-mutuel commission authority to set the number of actual live horse racing or pari-mutuel event days required to qualify for a simulcasting permit.

· The act provides that the commission shall adopt rules regarding those requirements in a manner that ensures fair and equitable involvement of affected parties, including consideration of the economic viability of the requirements on permit applicants.