Bill Text: VA HB2365 | 2011 | Regular Session | Chaptered

Virginia House Bill 2365 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Virginia Racing Commission; authorization to join Interstate Racing and Wagering Compact.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-18 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0269) [HB2365 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2011-HB2365-Chaptered.html

CHAPTER 269 An Act to authorize the Virginia Racing Commission to enter into the Interstate Racing and Wagering Compact. [H 2365] Approved March 18, 2011

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. § 1. The Virginia Racing Commission shall be authorized to negotiate, enter into, and participate in the Interstate Racing and Wagering Compact, as proposed by the Association of Racing Commissioners International, for the purpose of providing for member states through state racing commissions to act jointly and cooperatively to create more uniform, effective, and efficient practices, programs, and rules relating to (i) horse racing and (ii) pari-mutuel activities that occur in or affect a party state.