| HB 0002 |
Evaluating | Provide for Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse Racing |
Geisinger, Harry 48th |
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2/17/2015 |
House Second Readers |
RegI |
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| This legislation details how pari-mutuel betting on horse racing would be established in Georgia if approved by the voters of this state. It provides for local referenda initiated by voters to be held before the commission grants licenses to construct, establish or operate a racetrack or satellite facility. The licensees of racetracks or satellite facilities would be required to retain up to 18% of the pool, with 2% of the retainage going to the county or city in which the racetrack is located , and 7% retainage on the legitimate breakage, with 1% going to the county or city where the satellite facility is located and 1% going to the county or city where the racetrack is located. |
| HB 0284 |
Neutral | Sue a Gas or Electric Utility and Lose - Pay Court and Attorney Costs |
Geisinger, Harry 48th |
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2/12/2015 |
House Second Readers |
EU&T |
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| This legislation requires a party to pay attorneys' fees and court costs if they lose a lawsuit filed against a gas or electric utility to stop or delay the construction of facility. It also requires the attorney representing the party suing the utility to notify their client that the losing party must pay attorneys' fees and court costs. |
