MA H1978

Bill

Relative to thoroughbred breeding

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
07/25/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to thoroughbred breeding. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 128 of the General Laws to promote, develop, and encourage the breeding of thoroughbred horses in the Commonwealth through the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeding Program. It outlines the process for offering cash prizes to breeders of Massachusetts-bred thoroughbred horses that finish first, second, or third in pari-mutuel races. The bill also authorizes the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association to pay cash purses for races limited to Massachusetts-bred thoroughbreds and to provide cash incentives to encourage breeding in Massachusetts. The bill sets eligibility standards for the prizes and allows the Association to use up to 12% of the program's funds for advertising, marketing, promotion, and administration. Finally, the bill requires an annual audit of the Association's books by the state auditor.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),

Last Action

New draft substituted, see H4809 (on 07/25/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1978

(15 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1978
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1978.pdf

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