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h_fin_2016a_2016-04-14t11:43:31z3 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/14/2016



Final

BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1402



HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE


Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer House Bill 16-1402 to the Committee of the W PASS







12:20 PM -- HB16-1402



Representatives Becker, K. and Lawrence, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 16-1402. The bill prohibits the state or any local government, or its agencies, boards, commissions, or officials from permitting the use of a racing replay and wagering device. Horse racing and related business licensees may not operate or allow any person to use racing replay and wagering devices to wager on any previously run sporting event. The prohibition does not apply to simulcast races. Representative Lawrence distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment B) and written testimony (Attachment C).



16HouseFin0414AttachB.pdf16HouseFin0414AttachB.pdf 16HouseFin0414AttachC.pdf16HouseFin0414AttachC.pdf



12:28 PM -- Mr. Mark Grueskin, representing the Colorado Gaming Association, testified in support of the bill. He answered several committee questions.



12:41 PM -- Ms. Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.



12:44 PM -- Mr. Dan Williams, representing Mile High Racing and Entertainment, testified against the bill. He answered several committee questions.

BILL: HB16-1402
TIME: 01:00:42 PM
MOVED: Becker K.
MOTION: Refer House Bill 16-1402 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 10-1.
SECONDED: Court
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Conti
Yes
Garnett
Yes
Kagan
Yes
Pabon
No
Roupe
Yes
Sias
Yes
Van Winkle
Yes
Wilson
Yes
Foote
Yes
Court
Yes
Final YES: 10 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS







01:01 PM



The committee adjourned.




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