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CS/CS/SB 770: Pari-mutuel Wagering

GENERAL BILL by Regulated Industries ; Fiscal Resource ; Latvala ; Geller ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Hargrett ; Sullivan ; Brown-Waite ; Clary ; Casas ; Saunders ; Kirkpatrick ; Sebesta

Pari-mutuel Wagering; (THIS BILL COMBINES CS/S770 & 286) reduces surcharges on liquor, wine, cider, & beer sold for consumption on premises; authorizes distribution of sales & use tax revenues to county governments; eliminates annual distribution of pari-mutuel tax revenues to county governments; removes additional tax on surcharge on winning tickets; provides for payments & credits concerning unclaimed pari-mutuel tickets, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 07/01/2000 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 6/22/2000 - Became Law without Governor's Signature; Chapter No.
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/14/1999 Senate • Prefiled
    1/3/2000 Senate • Referred to Fiscal Resource; Regulated Industries
    2/14/2000 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Resource, 02/23/00, 1:00 pm, 110-S
    2/23/2000 Senate • Comm. Action: CS by Fiscal Resource; YEAS 5 NAYS 0
    2/25/2000 Senate • Now in Regulated Industries
    3/7/2000 Senate • Introduced, referred to Fiscal Resource; Regulated Industries -SJ 00049; On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Resource, 02/23/00, 1:00 pm, 110-S; Comm. Action: CS by Fiscal Resource; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 00010; CS read first time on 03/07/00 -SJ 00121; Now in Regulated Industries -SJ 00010
    3/13/2000 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 03/16/00, 9:00 am, 412-K
    3/16/2000 Senate • CS combines this bill with SB 286; Comm. Action:-CS/CS by Regulated Industries; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -SJ 00252; CS read first time on 03/21/00 -SJ 00259
    3/17/2000 Senate • Placed on Calendar -SJ 00252
    3/30/2000 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00304; Read second time -SJ 00348
    4/4/2000 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00362; CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 00362; Immediately certified -SJ 00362
    4/4/2000 House • In Messages
    5/5/2000 House • Received -HJ 02211; Read second time -HJ 02211; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 02211; Read third time -HJ 02226; CS passed as amended; YEAS 107 NAYS 4 -HJ 02226
    5/5/2000 Senate • In returning messages; Was taken up -SJ 01717; Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01731; Concurred in House amendment(s) as amended -SJ 01745; Requested House to concur -SJ 01745; CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 01745; Reconsidered -SJ 01745; Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) reconsidered, failed -SJ 01745; Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01880; Concurred in House amendment(s) as amended -SJ 01894; Requested House to concur -SJ 01894; CS passed as amended; YEAS 29 NAYS 7 -SJ 01894
    5/5/2000 House • In returning messages; Was taken up -HJ 02425; Amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) adopted -HJ 02440; Concurred in Senate amendment(s) as amended -HJ 02440; Requested Senate to concur -HJ 02440; CS passed as amended; YEAS 101 NAYS 16 -HJ 02440
    5/5/2000 Senate • In returning messages; Concurred -SJ 01906; CS passed as amended; YEAS 33 NAYS 4 -SJ 01906; Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 01906
    6/6/2000 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/22/2000 • Became Law without Governor's Signature; Chapter No.

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  • CS/CS/SB 770, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/25/2000 at 4:11 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (22)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 2324 (c2) Pari-mutuel Wagering Lee Similar Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01145; Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    H 695 (e1) Alcoholic Beverages/Surcharge Morroni Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 H Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    H 705 Pari-mutuel Wagering/Jai Alai Merchant Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 H Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    H 725 (e1) Pari-mutuel Wagering/Dogracing Fasano Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    H 945 Pari-mutuel Wagering Bainter Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 H Died in Committee on Finance & Taxation (FRC), Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    H 1165 Alcoholic Beverage Surcharge Minton Compare Last Action: 3/31/2000 H Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/HB 695 (Died on House Calendar); Refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354) -HJ 00419
    Location:
    H 1179 (c1) Pari-mutuel Wagering/Jai Alai Rubio Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 H Died in Committee on Finance & Taxation (FRC), Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    H 1435 Thoroughbred Horse Racing Morroni Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 H Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    H 1463 (c1) Pari-mutuel Wagering Sanderson Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 H Died in Committee on Finance & Taxation (FRC), Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    H 2117 Interstate Compact/Horseracing Jones Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 H Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 216 Jai Alai Charity Performances Regulated Industries Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 286 Alcoholic Beverage Surcharge Geller Compare Last Action: 3/16/2000 S CS combines this bill with <a href="index.cfm?Mode=ViewBillInfo&BillNum= 770" target="_top">CS 770</a>; Comm. Action: CS/CS by Regulated Industries; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -SJ 00252; Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 956 Pari-mutuel Wagering/Jai Alai Saunders Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 1080 Pari-mutuel Wagering/Jai Alai Sebesta Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 1458 (e2) Taxation King Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 H In Messages; Died in Messages, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/SB 290 (Ch. 2000-262), CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 1532 Pari-mutuel Wagering Geller Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 1600 Pari-mutuel Wagering/Dogracing Sullivan Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 1630 Pari-Mutuel Wagering Geller Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 1936 Pari-mutuel Wagering Silver Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 1954 Interstate Compact/Horseracing Latvala Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 2022 Pari-mutuel Wagering/Harness Racing King Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:
    S 2138 Thoroughbred Horse Racing Latvala Compare Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 770 (Ch. 2000-354)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (28)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    212.20 Funds collected, disposition; additional powers of department; operational expense; refund of taxes adjudicated unconstitutionally collected.
    550.002 Definitions.
    550.01215 License application; periods of operation; bond, conversion of permit.
    550.0351 Charity racing days.
    550.0555 Greyhound dogracing permits; relocation within a county; conditions.
    550.0951 Payment of daily license fee and taxes.
    550.09512 Harness horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes.
    550.09514 Greyhound dogracing taxes; purse requirements.
    550.09515 Thoroughbred horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes.
    550.105 Occupational licenses of racetrack employees; fees; denial, suspension, and revocation of license; penalties and fines.
    550.135 Division of moneys derived under this law.
    550.155 Pari-mutuel pool within track enclosure; takeouts; breaks; penalty for purchasing part of a pari-mutuel pool for or through another in specified circumstances.
    550.1645 Escheat to state of abandoned interest in or contribution to pari-mutuel pools.
    550.1647
    550.24055 Use of controlled substances or alcohol prohibited; testing of certain occupational licensees; penalty; evidence of test or action taken and admissibility for criminal prosecution limited.
    550.26165 Breeders' awards.
    550.2625 Horseracing; minimum purse requirement, Florida breeders' and owners' awards.
    550.26352 Breeders' Cup Meet; pools authorized; conflicts; taxes; credits; transmission of races; rules; application.
    550.3551 Transmission of racing and jai alai information; commingling of pari-mutuel pools.
    550.475 Lease of pari-mutuel facilities by pari-mutuel permitholders.
    550.615 Intertrack wagering.
    550.625 Intertrack wagering; purses; breeders' awards.
    550.6305 Intertrack wagering; guest track payments; accounting rules.
    550.6308 Limited intertrack wagering license.
    561.121 Deposit of revenue.
    561.501 Surcharge on sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises; penalty.
    773.01 Definitions.
    773.03 Limitation on liability for equine activity; exceptions.

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  • CS/CS/SB 770, Engrossed 1 Posted 8/25/2000 at 4:11 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Votes (8)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/4/2000 9:58 AM Senate 37 Yeas - 1 Nays
    5/5/2000 3:57 PM House 107 Yeas - 4 Nays
    5/5/2000 5:54 PM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays
    5/5/2000 6:00 PM Senate 16 Yeas - 21 Nays
    5/5/2000 6:59 PM Senate 19 Yeas - 16 Nays
    5/5/2000 7:00 PM Senate 29 Yeas - 7 Nays
    5/5/2000 7:20 PM House 101 Yeas - 16 Nays
    5/5/2000 7:25 PM Senate 33 Yeas - 4 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (28)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    212.20 Funds collected, disposition; additional powers of department; operational expense; refund of taxes adjudicated unconstitutionally collected.
    550.002 Definitions.
    550.01215 License application; periods of operation; bond, conversion of permit.
    550.0351 Charity racing days.
    550.0555 Greyhound dogracing permits; relocation within a county; conditions.
    550.0951 Payment of daily license fee and taxes.
    550.09512 Harness horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes.
    550.09514 Greyhound dogracing taxes; purse requirements.
    550.09515 Thoroughbred horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes.
    550.105 Occupational licenses of racetrack employees; fees; denial, suspension, and revocation of license; penalties and fines.
    550.135 Division of moneys derived under this law.
    550.155 Pari-mutuel pool within track enclosure; takeouts; breaks; penalty for purchasing part of a pari-mutuel pool for or through another in specified circumstances.
    550.1645 Escheat to state of abandoned interest in or contribution to pari-mutuel pools.
    550.1647
    550.24055 Use of controlled substances or alcohol prohibited; testing of certain occupational licensees; penalty; evidence of test or action taken and admissibility for criminal prosecution limited.
    550.26165 Breeders' awards.
    550.2625 Horseracing; minimum purse requirement, Florida breeders' and owners' awards.
    550.26352 Breeders' Cup Meet; pools authorized; conflicts; taxes; credits; transmission of races; rules; application.
    550.3551 Transmission of racing and jai alai information; commingling of pari-mutuel pools.
    550.475 Lease of pari-mutuel facilities by pari-mutuel permitholders.
    550.615 Intertrack wagering.
    550.625 Intertrack wagering; purses; breeders' awards.
    550.6305 Intertrack wagering; guest track payments; accounting rules.
    550.6308 Limited intertrack wagering license.
    561.121 Deposit of revenue.
    561.501 Surcharge on sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises; penalty.
    773.01 Definitions.
    773.03 Limitation on liability for equine activity; exceptions.

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  • CS/CS/SB 770, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 8/25/2000 at 4:11 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Regulated Industries (Post-Meeting) 3/16/2000 (pdf)
    Regulated Services (Post-Meeting) 5/10/2000 (pdf)
    Regulated Services (Post-Meeting) 5/10/2000 (pdf)
    House Message Summary (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (7)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    hierarchy 024533 - Amendment (164980)
    Bitner 5/6/2000
    6:25 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    263483 - Amendment
    Albright 5/6/2000
    6:29 AM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 252052 - Amendment to Amendment (263483)
    Latvala 5/6/2000
    12:17 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 164980 - Amendment to Amendment (252052)
    Lee 5/6/2000
    12:17 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 551416 - Amendment to Amendment (252052)
    Lee 5/6/2000
    12:18 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 375100 - Amendment to Amendment (263483)
    Lee 5/6/2000
    12:17 PM
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 911272 - Amendment to Amendment (263483)
    Latvala 5/6/2000
    12:18 PM
    Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    561.121 Deposit of revenue.
    561.501 Surcharge on sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises; penalty.

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  • CS/SB 770, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 8/25/2000 at 4:11 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Fiscal Resource (Post-Meeting) 2/23/2000 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    561.121 Deposit of revenue.
    561.501 Surcharge on sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises; penalty.

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  • SB 770, Original Filed Version Posted 8/25/2000 at 4:11 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    561.121 Deposit of revenue.
    561.501 Surcharge on sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises; penalty.

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