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Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee advances seven bills; most move to calendar, two to finance
Summary
At its May 28 meeting the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee advanced seven bills on raffle tickets, bingo, horsemen benefits, electronic bell jar games, historical horse racing and unsold instant-lottery tickets; most were sent to the Senate calendar and two were referred to the Finance Committee.
The New York State Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee advanced seven bills at its May 28 meeting, sending most to the Senate calendar and referring two to the Finance Committee.
Chairman Senator Joe Davitt opened the committee meeting and said the panel would consider seven bills. Committee staff present included legislative director Sarah Spellman. Committee members moved and seconded each bill with brief remarks on procedural points; no extended debate was recorded in the transcript.
Why it matters: The measures cover changes to raffle and bingo rules, benefits for harness racing horsemen, the operation of electronic "bell jar" games and historical horse-racing products, and the treatment of unsold instant-lottery tickets — all items that affect gaming operators, charitable organizations that conduct gaming to raise funds, and the state lottery.
Votes at a glance
- Senate Bill 1605 (Internet sale of raffle tickets). By Senator Borrello (as read in the transcript). Motion to advance moved by Senator Zizka…
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