CS/CS/HB 7-A: Gaming
GENERAL BILL by Select Committee on Gaming ; Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity ; Latvala ; Robinson, W.
Gaming; Revises provisions relating to pari-mutuel wagering, slot machines, & gambling; prohibits greyhound racing or dogracing; revises specified criminal penalties.
Effective Date: on the same date that HB 1A or similar legislation takes effect
Last Action: 5/19/2021 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 5/19/2021 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2021 | House |
• Filed • Referred to Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity • Referred to Select Committee on Gaming • Now in Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity |
| 5/17/2021 | House |
• Added to Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity agenda • Favorable with CS by Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity • Reported out of Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • Referred to Select Committee on Gaming • Now in Select Committee on Gaming • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) • Added to Select Committee on Gaming agenda |
| 5/18/2021 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Select Committee on Gaming • Reported out of Select Committee on Gaming • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • Bill released to Rules Committee |
| 5/19/2021 | House |
• Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 8-A (Ch. 2021-271), CS/SB 2-A (Ch. 2021-268) • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 1A (c2) | Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida | Select Committee on Gaming | Linked | Last Action: 5/19/2021 H 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2) |
|
| S 8A (er) | Gaming | Hutson | Similar | Last Action: 7/8/2021 Chapter No. 2021-271, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 2-A (Ch. 2021-268) |
|
| S 2A (er) | Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact Between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida | Hutson | Compare | Last Action: 7/8/2021 Chapter No. 2021-268, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4-A (Ch. 2021-269), CS/SB 8-A (Ch. 2021-271) |
|
Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|
| H 7A Filed | 5/14/2021 11:42 AM | |
| H 7A c1 | 5/17/2021 9:20 PM | |
| H 7A c2 | 5/18/2021 7:32 PM |
Committee Amendments
| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
072523 - Amendment Remove lines 464-470 and insert: |
Latvala |
5/17/2021 2:23 PM |
Adopted without Objection
5/17/2021 |
|
|
096221 - Amendment Between lines 475 and 476, insert: |
Chaney |
5/17/2021 2:24 PM |
Adopted without Objection
5/17/2021 |
|
|
206121 - Amendment Between lines 643 and 644, insert: |
Davis |
5/17/2021 2:25 PM |
Withdrawn
5/17/2021 |
|
|
780065 - Amendment Between lines 1181 and 1182, insert: |
Davis |
5/17/2021 2:26 PM |
Withdrawn
5/17/2021 |
|
|
784059 - Amendment Between lines 1311 and 1312, insert: |
Chaney |
5/17/2021 2:28 PM |
Adopted without Objection
5/17/2021 |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
518239 - Amendment Remove lines 294-1244 and insert: |
Tuck |
5/18/2021 8:57 AM |
Adopted
5/18/2021 |
|
640553 - Amendment to Amendment (518239) Remove line 5 of the amendment and insert: |
Tuck |
5/18/2021 2:05 PM |
Adopted without Objection
5/18/2021 |
|
|
918817 - Amendment Remove line 330 and insert: |
Williams |
5/18/2021 8:52 AM |
Withdrawn
5/18/2021 |
|
|
640317 - Amendment Remove line 469 and insert: |
Williams |
5/18/2021 8:55 AM |
Withdrawn
5/18/2021 |
|
|
128413 - Amendment Remove lines 482-488 and insert: |
Chaney |
5/18/2021 9:28 AM |
Adopted without Objection
5/18/2021 |
|
|
169237 - Amendment Remove line 1249 and insert: |
Williams |
5/18/2021 8:55 AM |
Withdrawn
5/18/2021 |
|
|
688431 - Amendment Remove line 1249 and insert: |
Williams |
5/18/2021 9:25 AM |
Withdrawn Prior to Consideration
5/18/2021 |
|
|
524153 - Amendment Remove lines 1333-1335 and insert: |
Chaney |
5/18/2021 9:25 AM |
Adopted without Objection
5/18/2021 |
Floor Amendments
No Floor Amendments Available
Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | H 7A | Select Subcommittee on Authorized Gaming Activity (Post-Meeting) | 7/9/2021 10:37 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | H 7A | Select Committee on Gaming (Post-Meeting) | 6/7/2021 4:48 PM |
Vote History - Committee
No Committee Vote History AvailableVote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (41)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 380.0651 | Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions. | Page 56 (pdf) |
| 402.82 | Electronic benefits transfer program. | Page 57 (pdf) |
| 480.0475 | Massage establishments; prohibited practices. | Page 58 (pdf) |
| 550.002 | Definitions. | Page 7 (pdf) |
| 550.0115 | Permitholder license. | Page 11 (pdf) |
| 550.01215 | License application; periods of operation; bond, conversion of permit. | Page 11 (pdf) |
| 550.0235 | Limitation of civil liability. | Page 16 (pdf) |
| 550.0351 | Charity racing days. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 550.0425 | Minors attendance at pari-mutuel performances; restrictions. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 550.054 | Application for permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 550.0651 | Elections for ratification of permits. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 550.0745 | Conversion of pari-mutuel permit to summer jai alai permit. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 550.09511 | Jai alai taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. | Page 22 (pdf) |
| 550.09512 | Harness horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. | Page 23 (pdf) |
| 550.105 | Occupational licenses of racetrack employees; fees; denial, suspension, and revocation of license; penalties and fines. | Page 24 (pdf) |
| 550.1155 | Authority of stewards, judges, panel of judges, or player’s manager to impose penalties against occupational licensees; disposition of funds collected. | Page 26 (pdf) |
| 550.1647 | Greyhound permitholders; unclaimed tickets; breaks. | Page 27 (pdf) |
| 550.1648 | Greyhound adoptions. | Page 28 (pdf) |
| 550.175 | Petition for election to revoke permit. | Page 28 (pdf) |
| 550.1815 | Certain persons prohibited from holding racing or jai alai permits; suspension and revocation. | Page 29 (pdf) |
| 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. | Page 31 (pdf) |
| 550.2415 | Racing of animals under certain conditions prohibited; penalties; exceptions. | Page 33 (pdf) |
| 550.334 | Quarter horse racing; substitutions. | Page 34 (pdf) |
| 550.3345 | Conversion of quarter horse permit to a limited thoroughbred permit. | Page 35 (pdf) |
| 550.3551 | Transmission of racing and jai alai information; commingling of pari-mutuel pools. | Page 37 (pdf) |
| 550.3615 | Bookmaking on the grounds of a permitholder; penalties; reinstatement; duties of track employees; penalty; exceptions. | Page 39 (pdf) |
| 550.3616 | Page 41 (pdf) | |
| 550.475 | Lease of pari-mutuel facilities by pari-mutuel permitholders. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 550.5251 | Florida thoroughbred racing; certain permits; operating days. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 550.615 | Intertrack wagering. | Page 43 (pdf) |
| 550.6305 | Intertrack wagering; guest track payments; accounting rules. | Page 44 (pdf) |
| 550.6308 | Limited intertrack wagering license. | Page 45 (pdf) |
| 551.104 | License to conduct slot machine gaming. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 551.114 | Slot machine gaming areas. | Page 48 (pdf) |
| 551.116 | Days and hours of operation. | Page 48 (pdf) |
| 551.121 | Prohibited activities and devices; exceptions. | Page 48 (pdf) |
| 565.02 | License fees; vendors; clubs; caterers; and others. | Page 49 (pdf) |
| 849.086 | Cardrooms authorized. | Page 49 (pdf) |
| 849.14 | Unlawful to bet on result of trial or contest of skill, etc. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 849.142 | Page 55 (pdf) | |
| 849.251 | Page 55 (pdf) |
Citations - Constitution (0)
No Constitutional citations.
Citations - Chapter Law (0)
No Chapter Law citations.
Identical bill
Companion bills that are identical word-for-word, not including titles. However, Resolutions and Concurrent Resolutions are considered identical if the only difference is the word "House" or "Senate."
Similar bill
Companion bills that are substantially similar in text or have substantial portions of text that are largely the same.
Compare bill
Bills that have selected provisions that are similar in text.
Linked bill
A bill that is contingent upon passage of another bill within the same chamber, e.g., a trust fund bill, a bill providing a public record exemption, or an implementing bill.
The page numbers, when listed, for citations are constantly under review. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted as the official documents of the Legislature.
The links for the page numbers are formatted to open the bill text PDF directly to the page containing the citation. However, if your browser is set to open PDFs in a new window, as is often the case with 64-bit browsers, the bill text will open to the first page.