Adam Anderson's thoroughbred horse racing bill advances despite industry opposition

Adam Anderson's thoroughbred horse racing bill advances despite industry opposition

Veterinarians, breeders and owners across the state say it will ruin the industry.

Florida House Committee Passes Decoupling Bill

After nearly two hours of debate and testimony, Florida's House Commerce Committee on Monday passed bill HB 105, which would eliminate a requirement that Florida's two remaining racetracks hold races in order to offer alternative forms of gambling, such as slot machines, card rooms and casinos. The bill, sponsored by Republican Representative Adam Anderson is now positioned to go to the full house. A similar bill has been filed in the Senate but…

Florida committee advances decoupling bill to the House floor

As expected, the controversial bill that would allow Gulfstream Park to decouple its racing and slot-machine licenses passed in the Florida House commerce committee Monday. But it was not without a cascade of objections to the proposal. After 90 minutes of discussion and debate, the Republican-led committee voted at least 15-8 to favorably report the bill to the full House floor. Three of the roll-call votes could not be determined from the live…