BILL ANALYSIS Ó AB 2226 Page 1 Date of Hearing: May 11, 2016 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Lorena Gonzalez, Chair AB 2226 (Bigelow) - As Introduced February 18, 2016 ----------------------------------------------------------------- |Policy |Governmental Organization |Vote:|18 - 0 | |Committee: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-------------+-------------------------------+-----+-------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-------------+-------------------------------+-----+-------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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. AB 2226 Page 2 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 AB 2226 Page 3