2007 Senate Bill 626

Ban dog racing and simulcasting

Introduced in the Senate

June 27, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To ban dog racing and dog race simulcasting for the purpose of gambling, subject to up to 93 days imprisonment and a maximum fine of $5,000.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Feb. 6, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 7, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 13, 2008

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform