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| SPONSOR: | Kissner | DATE TYPED: | 2/16/99 | HB | 83/aHBIC | ||
| SHORT TITLE: | Broadcast of Simulcast | SB | |||||
| ANALYST: | Hadwiger | ||||||
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| FY99 | FY2000 | FY99 | FY2000 | ||
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(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
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LFC Files
No comments were received from the Gaming Control Board or State Racing Commission.
SUMMARY
Synopsis of HBIC Amendment
The House Business and Industry Committee amendment adds an emergency clause allowing the bill to take effect immediately.
Synopsis of Bill
The bill would allow the State Racing Commission to permit simulcasting of races being run at New Mexico racetracks to out-of-state locations other than racetracks, including sites holding a parimutuel or gaming license.
Significant Issues
This bill could increase revenues to New Mexico racetracks.
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