BILL ANALYSIS Ó
AB 2226
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Date of Hearing: May 11, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez, Chair
AB
2226 (Bigelow) - As Introduced February 18, 2016
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: NoReimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill authorizes a fair to contract with two or more fairs
that are licensed to conduct thoroughbred meetings within the
northern zone for the operation and management of a satellite
wagering facility.
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FISCAL EFFECT:
Negligible fiscal impact.
COMMENTS:
Background and purpose. According to the sponsor, the California
Authority of Racing Fairs this bill would allow two county fairs
to enter into a partnership or joint venture with one another to
open a mini-satellite within the area they share. Currently,
there are a few locations in the state where the 20-mile radius
of multiple fairs overlap, i.e. San Francisco. With the passage
of AB 2226, the Alameda County Fair and the San Mateo County
Fair could enter into a partnership or joint venture with one
another to open a mini-satellite within the area they share.
Analysis Prepared by:Luke Reidenbach / APPR. / (916)
319-2081
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