With only two weeks to go,
the Legislature still has a lot of work to do and many big issues remain
unresolved. As the 2010 regular session enters the homestretch, here is
where the issues stand:
Budget – Conference committee
meetings to iron out differences between the House and Senate spending plans
did not begin this week as behind the scene negotiations struggled to set the
framework for the conference. It was announced Friday afternoon that
conference meetings are scheduled to begin Saturday, starting with an
organizational session at 10:00 a.m. But the Conference
Committee meeting was canceled at 9:55 a.m. The prospect
of an extended session has reared its ugly head.
Seminole & Pari-mutuel
Gaming –
After reaching a deal with the Seminole Tribe on a gaming compact last week,
the Senate approved legislation (SB 622) to ratify the compact this week. Under
the new compact, the Seminoles would be able to operate slots at all seven
casinos and have exclusive right to banked card games at five casinos. The
tribe would pay the state at least $1 billion over five years; however, the
money would not be earmarked for education, but would go into the General
Revenue Fund. It would add $437.5 million to the FY 2010-11 state budget. Another bill (SB 640), which gives at least some
consolation to the state pari-mutuel industry is also expected to pass the
Senate. In this bill, pari-mutuels would get a tax rate reduction from
50% to 35%, operating hours would be extended, and no-limit poker would be
allowed. The state’s 19 pari-mutuels outside Miami-Dade and Broward could also
bring in 350 bingo-style machines, video lottery machines, and historic racing
machines. There is a good chance the House, while historically
anti-gaming, will pass both bills.
The Pari-mutuels are now
working on Tax breaks. We are now working on increasing your purses.
The success or failure of your
Legislative program will depend on YOUR Grass Roots efforts!
We have passed the 45th
Day of the Legislative Session and are now on to 24 hours notice for meetings.
To check on the status of a Bill,
to read the text of a Bill, or to read an Amendment, or to even see the
Legislative Session live you can go to: www.flsenate.gov or go to: www.myfloridahouse.gov.
We will continue to monitor your issues as closely
as possible. Thank you for the opportunity to represent your issue.
Jack Cory
Public Affairs Consultants Inc.
FGA/NGA’s Greyhound Monitor List
Updated April 16, 2010
SB 122 - Relating to Sale of Dogs and
Cats
Sponsor(s) by Bullard (L)
Summary
General
Sale of Dogs and Cats [EPSC]; Requires that additional information relating to
the genetic disorders to which dogs and cats are susceptible be included in the
written notice that pet dealers provide to a consumer at the time of sale, etc.
APPROPRIATION: $82,669. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2010.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
10/05/09 SENATE Filed
12/09/09 SENATE
Referred to Agriculture; Judiciary; General Government
Appropriations
04/02/10 SENATE On
Committee agenda - Agriculture, 04/07/10, 9:00
am, 37 S
04/07/10 SENATE Favorable by
Agriculture; 5 Yeas, 0 Nays
SENATE Now in
Judiciary
SB 622 - Relating to Gaming - 2010
Sponsor(s) by Jones (D) CS Sponsors: Regulated Industries
Summary
General Gaming [CPSC]; Clarifies that the tribal-state
compact executed by the Governor and the Seminole Tribe of Florida on November
14, 2007, is void and not in effect.
Provides that the tribal-state compact executed by said tribe
and the Governor on August 28, 2009, and August
31, 2009, respectively, is void and not in effect. Designates the Governor as the
official to negotiate said compacts. Provides for
ratification of said compacts by the Legislature, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE:
Upon becoming law.
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
11/05/09 SENATE Filed
12/17/09 SENATE Referred to Regulated Industries;
General Government Appropriations; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and
Means; Rules
03/05/10 SENATE On Committee agenda - Regulated
Industries, 03/10/10, 8:30
am, 110 S - Workshop
03/10/10 SENATE Workshopped
by Regulated Industries
03/19/10 SENATE On Committee agenda - Regulated
Industries, 03/24/10, 1:15
pm, 110 S
03/22/10 Bill to be
discussed during the Office of EDR's Revenue
Estimating Impact Conference, 03/23/10, 2:00
pm, 117 K (No Votes Will Be
Taken)
Removed from the Office of EDR's Revenue Estimating Impact Conference, 03/23/10
03/24/10 SENATE Favorable with CS by Regulated
Industries; 6 Yeas, 1 Nay
03/25/10 SENATE Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
03/31/10 SENATE References to General Government
Appropriations, Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means, Rules
Removed
SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second reading
SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/06/10
04/06/10 SENATE Temporarily Postponed on Second Reading
SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/08/10
04/08/10 SENATE Read Second Time; Amendments Adopted
(150678, 824350)
SENATE Ordered engrossed
SENATE Engrossed Text (E1) Filed
04/15/10 SENATE Read Third Time; Amendment Adopted
(920884); Amendment Failed (233804); Passed (Vote: 29 Yeas / 9 Nays);
Immediately Certified
SENATE Engrossed Text (E2) Filed
HOUSE In Messages
HOUSE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/19/10
SB 640 - Relating to Pari-mutuel Wagering
Sponsor(s) by Jones (D
Summary
General Pari-mutuel Wagering [CPSC]; Exempts
pari-mutuel wagers at pari-mutuel facilities that do not operate slot machines
from the tax on handle. Imposes a surcharge on pari-mutuel licensees that do not operate
slot machines if the taxes on slot machine revenue are less than a certain
amount. Revises the amounts that greyhound and jai alia permitholders that operate cardrooms must use to
supplement greyhound purses or jai alai prize money, etc. EFFECTIVE
DATE: 07/01/2010.
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
11/05/09 SENATE Filed
12/17/09 SENATE Referred to Regulated Industries;
Finance and Tax; General Government Appropriations; Rules
04/08/10 SENATE On Committee agenda - Regulated
Industries, 04/13/10, 1:00
pm, 110 S
04/13/10 SENATE Favorable with CS by Regulated
Industries; 6 Yeas, 1 Nay
04/14/10 Bill to Be
Discussed During the Office of the EDR's Revenue
Estimating Impact Conference; 04/16/10, 9:00
a.m., 117 K (No Votes Will Be
Taken)
04/15/10 SENATE Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
SENATE On Committee agenda - Policy and
Steering Committee on Ways and Means, 04/20/10, 2:15 pm 412 K - If Received
SENATE Now in Finance and Tax
04/16/10 SENATE Withdrawn from Finance and Tax
SENATE Now in General Government
Appropriations
SENATE On Committee agenda - General
Government Appropriations, 04/19/10, 10:30 am, 401 S
SB 672 - Relating to Slot Machines
Sponsor(s) by Jones (D)
Summary
General
Slot Machines [CPSC]; Expresses the legislative intent to revise laws relating
to slot machines. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2010.
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
11/10/09 SENATE Filed
12/17/09 SENATE Referred to Regulated Industries;
Finance and Tax; General Government Appropriations; Rules
SB 676 - Relating to Game Promotions
Sponsor(s) by Jones (D)
Summary
General
Game Promotions [CPSC]; Expresses the legislative intent to revise laws
relating to game promotions. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2010.
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
11/10/09 SENATE Filed
12/17/09 SENATE Referred to Regulated Industries;
Finance and Tax; General Government Appropriations; Rules
SB 678 - Relating to Electronic Gaming
Machines
Sponsor(s) by Jones (D)
Summary
General
Electronic Gaming Machines [CPSC]; Expresses the legislative intent to revise
laws relating to electronic gaming machines. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2010.
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
11/10/09 SENATE Filed
12/17/09 SENATE Referred to Regulated Industries;
Finance and Tax; General Government Appropriations; Rules
SB 680 - Relating to Tribal State Gaming
Compact
Sponsor(s) by Jones (D)
Summary
General
Tribal State Gaming Compact [CPSC]; Expresses the legislative intent to revise
laws relating to the Tribal State Gaming Compact. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2010.
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
11/10/09 SENATE Filed
12/17/09 SENATE Referred to Regulated Industries;
Judiciary; Finance and Tax; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means;
Rules
HB 749 - Relating to Gaming Compact Between the Seminole Tribe and the State Of Florida
Sponsor(s) by Waldman
Summary
General
Gaming Compact Between the Seminole Tribe and the
State Of Florida: Provides for distribution of funds used for purposes
of offsetting impacts of Tribe's Facilities on operations of local governments.
Effective Date: July 1, 2010
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
01/19/10 HOUSE Filed
02/05/10 HOUSE Referred to Select Committee on
Seminole Indian Compact Review
HOUSE Now in Select Committee on Seminole
Indian Compact Review
SB 622 - Relating to Gaming by Jones (D) CS Sponsors:
Regulated Industries
Summary
General
Gaming [CPSC]; Amends specified provision relating to compact authorization.
Provides that specified agreements executed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida
and the Governor are void and not in effect. Ratifies and approves a specified
compact executed by the Tribe and the Governor. Directs the
Governor to cooperate with the Tribe in seeking approval of the compact from
the United States Secretary of the Interior, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
11/05/09 SENATE Filed
12/17/09 SENATE Referred to Regulated Industries;
General Government Appropriations; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and
Means; Rules
03/05/10 SENATE On Committee agenda - Regulated
Industries, 03/10/10, 8:30
am, 110 S - Workshop
03/10/10 SENATE Workshopped
by Regulated Industries
03/19/10 SENATE On Committee agenda - Regulated
Industries, 03/24/10, 1:15
pm, 110 S
03/22/10 Bill to be
discussed during the Office of EDR's Revenue
Estimating Impact Conference, 03/23/10, 2:00
pm, 117 K (No Votes Will Be
Taken)
Removed from the Office of EDR's Revenue Estimating Impact Conference, 03/23/10
03/24/10 SENATE Favorable with CS by Regulated
Industries; 6 Yeas, 1 Nay
03/25/10 SENATE Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
03/31/10 SENATE References to General Government
Appropriations, Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means, Rules
Removed
SENATE Placed on Calendar, on second
reading
SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/06/10
04/06/10 SENATE Temporarily Postponed on Second Reading
SENATE Placed on Special Order Calendar for 04/08/10
04/08/10 SENATE Read Second Time; Amendments Adopted
(150678, 824350)
SENATE Ordered engrossed
SENATE Engrossed Text (E1) Filed
04/15/10 SENATE Read Third
Time; Amendment Adopted (920884); Amendment Failed (233804); Passed (Vote: 29
Yeas / 9 Nays); Immediately Certified
SENATE Engrossed Text
(E2) Filed
HOUSE In Messages
HOUSE Placed on
Special Order Calendar for 04/19/10
HB 1441 - Relating to Internet Poker
Sponsor(s) by Abruzzo CoSponsors: Nehr
Summary
General
Internet Poker: Creates "Internet Poker Consumer Protection & Revenue Generation
Act of 2010"; provides for intrastate Internet poker to be provided to
public by cardroom operators through state Internet poker network operated by
Internet poker hub operators; provides for administration & regulation by
Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering of DBPR. Effective Date: July 1, 2010
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
02/26/10 HOUSE Filed
03/10/10 HOUSE Referred to Insurance, Business &
Financial Affairs Policy Committee; Government Operations Appropriations
Committee; General Government Policy Council
HOUSE Now in Insurance, Business &
Financial Affairs Policy Committee
03/22/10 Bill to be
discussed during the Office of EDR's Revenue
Estimating Impact Conference, 03/23/10, 2:00
pm, 117 K (No Votes Will Be
Taken)
Removed from the Office of EDR's Revenue Estimating Impact Conference agenda for 03/23/10
03/23/10 HOUSE On Committee agenda - Insurance,
Business & Financial Affairs Policy Committee, 03/25/10, 2:45 pm,
212 K
03/25/10 HOUSE Not considered by Insurance, Business
& Financial Affairs Policy Committee
SB 2414 - Relating to Amusement Arcades
Sponsor(s) by Bennett
Summary
General Amusement Arcades [CPSC]; Provides for the
regulation and licensing of amusement arcades by the DOACS. Provides qualifications and for the issuance of
licenses. Prohibits local governments from issuing local
licenses or permits to unlicensed persons. Prohibits certain acts and
provides penalties for violations. Provides for a gross
receipts tax. Provides recordkeeping requirements.
Prohibits certain activities by licensees, etc.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2010.
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
02/25/10 SENATE Filed
03/04/10 SENATE Referred to Regulated Industries;
Agriculture; Community Affairs; Finance and Tax; General Government
Appropriations
HB 7001 - Relating to Pari-mutuel
Permitholders
Sponsor(s) by Select Committee on
Seminole Indian Compact Review, Galvano
Summary
General
Pari-mutuel Permitholders: Revises effective date provisions of ch. 2009-170, LOF, to remove contingency requirements applicable
to provisions of that act relating to pari-mutuel industry & specify date
for those provisions to take effect. Effective Date: upon becoming a law
Action
Date
Chamber Action
01/15/10 HOUSE Filed (Formerly PCB SICR2)
02/03/10 Bill to Be
Discussed During the Office of the EDR's Revenue
Estimating Impact Conference; 2/05/10,
9:00 a.m., 117 K (No Votes Will Be Taken)
SICR1 - Relating to Seminole Gaming
Compact Ratification
Sponsor(s) by Select Committee on
Seminole Indian Compact Review
Summary
PCB
PCB SICR 10-01 -- Seminole Gaming Compact
Ratification
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
01/07/10 HOUSE Filed
HOUSE On Committee agenda - Select Committee
on Seminole Indian Compact Review, 01/14/10, 2:00 pm,
212 K
01/14/10 HOUSE Unfavorable by Select Committee on
Seminole Indian Compact Review; 0 Yeas, 15 Nays
SICR2 - Relating to Pari-mutuel
Permitholders
Sponsor(s) by Select Committee on
Seminole Indian Compact Review
Summary
PCB
PCB SICR 10-02 -- Pari-mutuel Permitholders
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
01/07/10 HOUSE Filed
HOUSE On Committee agenda - Select Committee
on Seminole Indian Compact Review, 01/14/10, 2:00 pm,
212 K
01/14/10 HOUSE Submitted as Committee Bill by Select
Committee on Seminole Indian Compact Review; 12 Yeas, 2 Nays
01/15/10 HOUSE Committee Bill Filed as H 7001
SICR3 - Relating to Gaming
Sponsor(s)
by Select Committee on Seminole Indian Compact Review
Summary
PCB
PCB SICR 10-03 -- Gaming
Actions
Date
Chamber Action
04/06/10 HOUSE Filed
HOUSE On Committee agenda - Select Committee
on Seminole Indian Compact Review, 04/08/10, 8:00 am,
404 H
04/08/10 HOUSE Submitted as Committee Bill by Select
Committee on Seminole Indian Compact Review; 15 Yeas, 3 Nays
Bill to Be Discussed During the Office of the EDR's
Revenue Estimating Impact Conference; 04/12/10, 8:30 a.m., 117 K
(No Votes Will Be Taken)
04/13/10 HOUSE Committee Bill filed as H 7221