Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 16, 2019 Journalists Share Posted April 16, 2019 An Arizona bill to direct 1% of pari-mutuel handle to Arizona-bred purse awards that got vetoed by Governor Doug Ducey (R) last week will have its language resurface again in a separate racing bill. Representative David Cook (R), who is backing the new amendment after the veto of his original bill, told the Arizona Mirror Apr. 15 that a subsequent stakeholders’ meeting among horse breeders, track operators, and the governor’s office has resulted in an agreement to allow the measure to go forward after the parties resolved confusion over what “in-state handle” meant in the original legislation. It had been unclear if Arizona-based wagers on out-of-state simulcast races were part of the formula. According to the negotiated clarification, they aren’t. “We want to make sure… if you’re [betting] on another track in another state, that those aren’t part of this formula that is going to fund the breeders’ award,” Cook told the Mirror. “We have our agreement. We will be sending it back up there, with their blessing.” The existing bill (SB 1144) that is slated to include the new language has nothing to do with breeding awards or purses. Its purpose is to clarify who may be ejected or excluded from race meets for conduct “detrimental to the integrity of horse racing.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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