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 By Senator Singleton (N & P)
 RFD: Local Legislation
 First Read: 13-Jan-26
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+NRXWITT-1 01/12/2025 CMH (L)bm 2025-3332
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 A BILL
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 45-32-150.11, 45-32-150.12, 45-32-150.13, 45-32-150.16, and
 45-32-150.20, Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as
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 "§45-32-150.01
 (a) The members of the commission shall be qualified
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 financially interested in any race track , pari-mutuel license,
 or race meeting licensed by the commission , nor shall he or
 she race dogs in any race meeting licensed by the commission .
-(c) The members, officers, executive director,
-employees, and representatives of the commission shall be
-immune from suit and liability, both personally and in their
-official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of
-property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by
-or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or
-omission that occurred, or that the individual for whom the
-claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred
-within the scope of the commission employment, duties, or
-responsibilities. Nothing in this subjection shall be
+(c) An individual member of the commission or any
+officer, employee, or agent of the commission shall not be
+held personally liable for any liability, loss, damage, or
+expense suffered by any person as the result of any action
+taken by the commission, unless the liability, loss, damage,
+or expense arises out of or results from the willful
+misconduct or wrongdoing of the member, officer, employee, or
+agent. "
+"§45-32-150.02
+(a) The qualifications and manner of appointment of
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-responsibilities. Nothing in this subjection shall be
-construed to protect any individual from suit or liability for
-damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional,
-willful, or wanton misconduct of that individual. The
-procurement of insurance of any type by the board does not in
-any way compromise or limit the immunity granted by this
-subsection. "
-"§45-32-150.02
 (a) The qualifications and manner of appointment of
 members of the Greene County Racing Commission shall be set by
 local law. The salary or other compensation of a member of the
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 be paid under this section  shall be paid out of the funds in
 the county treasury deposited to the credit of collected by  the
 Greene County Racing Commission and shall be paid to the
+commissioners in the same manner as the compensation of other
+county officers is paid."
+"§45-32-150.06
+Any person, association, or corporation desiring to
+operate a racetrack or pari-mutuel license in the county,
+shall have the right, subject to this part, to hold and
+conduct one or more racing meetings at the track each year ,
+provided that no such license shall be granted to any person,
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-Greene County Racing Commission and shall be paid to the
-commissioners in the same manner as the compensation of other
-county officers is paid."
-"§45-32-150.06
-Any person, association, or corporation desiring to
-operate a racetrack or pari-mutuel license in the county,
-shall have the right, subject to this part, to hold and
-conduct one or more racing meetings at the track each year ,
 provided that no such license shall be granted to any person,
 association, or corporation, or to any track, for a period
 including more than 313 racing days in any one year . The
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 year, Within 30 days  after the receipt of any such application
 under this section , the commission shall convene to consider
 and act upon all permits or licenses  applied  for  which an
+application has been received .
+(c) Approved permits or licenses shall be granted for a
+period of not more than 10 years from the date of issuance and
+shall set forth, in addition to any other information
+prescribed by the commission, the name of the licensee, the
+location of the race track  or pari-mutuel license , duration of
+the race meeting, and the kind of racing desired to be
+conducted and shall show the receipt by the commission of a
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-and act upon all permits or licenses  applied  for  which an
-application has been received .
-(c) Approved permits or licenses shall be granted for a
-period of not more than 10 years from the date of issuance and
-shall set forth, in addition to any other information
-prescribed by the commission, the name of the licensee, the
-location of the race track  or pari-mutuel license , duration of
-the race meeting, and the kind of racing desired to be
 conducted and shall show the receipt by the commission of a
 license fee set by the commission , the setting of which is
 hereby authorized, provided, however, the license fee shall
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 racetrack or pari-mutuel licenses.
 (g) When applying to renew  a license , by a permit
 holder the application  shall be accompanied by proof, in  such  a
+form as the commission may require, that the licensee still
+possesses the qualifications set out in this part. Such The
+application for renewal of licenses a license shall be granted
+upon the same terms and conditions as previously issued and
+shall not be denied except for due cause.
+(h) An application for a license to operate a racetrack
+or pari-mutuel pool shall only be granted if the applicant
+meets the following:
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-holder the application  shall be accompanied by proof, in  such  a
-form as the commission may require, that the licensee still
-possesses the qualifications set out in this part. Such The
-application for renewal of licenses a license shall be granted
-upon the same terms and conditions as previously issued and
-shall not be denied except for due cause.
-(h) An application for a license to operate a racetrack
-or pari-mutuel pool shall only be granted if the applicant
 meets the following:
 (1) The applicant is a corporation, association,
 company, partnership, sole proprietorship, individual, or
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 75 percent of the employees of the track or tracks shall be
 bona fide resident citizens of Greene County, Alabama."
 "§45-32-150.11
+(a) The commission shall have the power to grant,
+refuse, suspend, or withdraw licenses to all persons connected
+with race tracks, including gate keepers, announcers, ushers,
+starters, officials,  drivers, dog owners, agents, trainers,
+grooms, stable foremen, exercise boys, veterinarians,  valets,
+sellers of racing forms or bulletins, and attendants in
+connection with the wagering machines, pursuant to such the
+rules  and regulations as  adopted by  the commission  may adopt
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-"§45-32-150.11
-(a) The commission shall have the power to grant,
-refuse, suspend, or withdraw licenses to all persons connected
-with race tracks, including gate keepers, announcers, ushers,
-starters, officials,  drivers, dog owners, agents, trainers,
-grooms, stable foremen, exercise boys, veterinarians,  valets,
-sellers of racing forms or bulletins, and attendants in
-connection with the wagering machines, pursuant to such the
 rules  and regulations as  adopted by  the commission  may adopt
 and upon the payment of a license fee as fixed and determined
 by the commission in accordance with the position and
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 "§45-32-150.12
 (a) The commission shall make rules governing,
 permitting, and regulating the wagering on dog races under the
+form of mutuel wagering by patrons known as pari-mutuel
+wagering, which method shall be legal to the extent that and
+so long as, the same is carried on and conducted strictly in
+conformity with this part, and not otherwise. Only the
+persons, associations, or corporations receiving a license
+from the commission shall have the right or privilege to
+conduct this type of wagering and the licenses shall restrict
+and confine this form of wagering to a space within the race
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-permitting, and regulating the wagering on dog races under the
-form of mutuel wagering by patrons known as pari-mutuel
-wagering, which method shall be legal to the extent that and
-so long as, the same is carried on and conducted strictly in
-conformity with this part, and not otherwise. Only the
-persons, associations, or corporations receiving a license
-from the commission shall have the right or privilege to
-conduct this type of wagering and the licenses shall restrict
 and confine this form of wagering to a space within the race
 meeting grounds. All other forms of wagering on the result of
 dog races shall continue to be illegal, and any or all
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 (c) In addition to other rules and regulations that may
 be promulgated adopted  by the racing commission, the following
 shall be complied with by the licensee or operator of the race
+plant and employees thereof .:
+(1) A duly licensed veterinarian shall be on the
+grounds at weighing time and make examination of the physical
+condition of each greyhound, and any dog not considered to be
+in good physical condition, shall be reported to the presiding
+official.
+(2)(1) An adequate security force shall be employed as
+prescribed by the racing commission. Members of security force
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-shall be complied with by the licensee or operator of the race
-plant and employees thereof .:
-(1) A duly licensed veterinarian shall be on the
-grounds at weighing time and make examination of the physical
-condition of each greyhound, and any dog not considered to be
-in good physical condition, shall be reported to the presiding
-official.
-(2)(1) An adequate security force shall be employed as
 prescribed by the racing commission. Members of security force
 shall have the same powers as other law enforcement officers
 of the county while performing their duties on the premises of
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 Greene County Racetrack before 10:00 AM, nor shall it present
 any televised racing event before 8:00 AM with the hour to be
 determined according to the time then applicable in Alabama.
+If the racing operator keeps the Greene County Racetrack open
+for business until midnight on any day, whether conducting
+pari-mutuel wagering on live racing or televised racing, or
+both, the racing operator may continue all or any of its
+operations past midnight for not exceeding the first two hours
+of the following day, even if the following day is not a day
+on which the Greene County Racetrack is scheduled to be open
+for business as a racing day permitted under this part, and
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-determined according to the time then applicable in Alabama.
-If the racing operator keeps the Greene County Racetrack open
-for business until midnight on any day, whether conducting
-pari-mutuel wagering on live racing or televised racing, or
-both, the racing operator may continue all or any of its
-operations past midnight for not exceeding the first two hours
-of the following day, even if the following day is not a day
-on which the Greene County Racetrack is scheduled to be open
 for business as a racing day permitted under this part, and
 the time, not exceeding two hours, for which the operations of
 the racetrack are continued into the following day shall not
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 commission of a licensee on a pari-mutuel pool shall in no
 event exceed 18 percent of the amount contributed to the
 pari-mutuel pool, which amount shall include the four percent
+tax heretofore provided. After the deduction of the four
+percent for the use of the commission and the percentage
+commission of the licensee, the remainder of the total
+contributions to each pool shall be divided among and
+redistributed to the contributors to such pools betting on the
+winning dog. The amount of each redistribution for each
+winning bet placed shall be determined by dividing the total
+amount remaining in the pool after the deductions hereinabove
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-pari-mutuel pool, which amount shall include the four percent
-tax heretofore provided. After the deduction of the four
-percent for the use of the commission and the percentage
-commission of the licensee, the remainder of the total
-contributions to each pool shall be divided among and
-redistributed to the contributors to such pools betting on the
-winning dog. The amount of each redistribution for each
-winning bet placed shall be determined by dividing the total
 amount remaining in the pool after the deductions hereinabove
 provided for by the number of bets placed on the winning dog.
 Each redistribution shall be made in a sum equal to the next
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 and compute the odds. Rules  and regulations  governing the
 operation of each of the pools shall be set out in book form
 by the racing commission. The licensee shall collect from each
+person attending the race meeting under this part 15 percent
+of the established admissions price or ten cents ($.10),
+whichever sum is greater, as an admission tax. Licensees shall
+make payment of such taxes to the ex-officio treasurer of the
+racing commission every tenth calendar day of any and every
+race meeting, which payment shall be accompanied by a report
+on the races covered by such report and such other information
+as the commission may require. Every license issued by the
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-by the racing commission. The licensee shall collect from each
-person attending the race meeting under this part 15 percent
-of the established admissions price or ten cents ($.10),
-whichever sum is greater, as an admission tax. Licensees shall
-make payment of such taxes to the ex-officio treasurer of the
-racing commission every tenth calendar day of any and every
-race meeting, which payment shall be accompanied by a report
-on the races covered by such report and such other information
 as the commission may require. Every license issued by the
 commission shall contain the terms, conditions, provisions,
 percentage commissions of licensee, and tax as set forth in
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 including fines and forfeitures, received under this part
 shall be paid to the Treasurer of Greene County and deposited
 by the treasurer in the county treasury to the account of
+theex-officio Treasurer of the Greene County Racing Commission
+and distributed by and through the  Greene County Racing
+Commission. All such monies remaining, after payment of
+expenses incurred and retention of necessary operational
+funding in the administration of this part, including the
+payment of the salaries and expenses of the members and
+employees of this commission, shall may be distributed on a
+quarterly basis as follows:
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-by the treasurer in the county treasury to the account of
-theex-officio Treasurer of the Greene County Racing Commission
-and distributed by and through the  Greene County Racing
-Commission. All such monies remaining, after payment of
-expenses incurred and retention of necessary operational
-funding in the administration of this part, including the
-payment of the salaries and expenses of the members and
-employees of this commission, shall may be distributed on a
 quarterly basis as follows:
 (1) There shall be distributed to To the Greene County
 Commission , an amount not to exceed two hundred thousand
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 c. To pay principal of and any interest on bonds,
 warrants, or other securities at any time hereafter issued by
 the Greene County Commission for the purpose of providing
+funds to pay costs of acquiring, providing, constructing, and
+equipping a new county courthouse; and renovating, improving,
+and equipping the existing county courthouse.
+d. To enable the county to make lease rental payments
+to any public corporation in an amount sufficient to retire
+bonds or other securities issued by such public corporation
+for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of acquiring,
+providing, construction, and equipping a new county
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-the Greene County Commission for the purpose of providing
-funds to pay costs of acquiring, providing, constructing, and
-equipping a new county courthouse; and renovating, improving,
-and equipping the existing county courthouse.
-d. To enable the county to make lease rental payments
-to any public corporation in an amount sufficient to retire
-bonds or other securities issued by such public corporation
-for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of acquiring,
 providing, construction, and equipping a new county
 courthouse; renovating, improving, and equipping the existing
 county courthouse; or acquiring, providing, constructing, and
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 Board.
 (4) Thirty percent  of the monies shall be appropriated
 to the Greene County Board of Education.
+(5) One percent to the E-911 system.
+(6) Two percent to the Greene County Industrial
+Development Authority to be used first for the development and
+provision of natural gas to the Crossroads of America
+Industrial Park.
+(7) One percent for the maintenance or provision of a
+county ambulance service.
+(5)(8) Forty Thirty-four  percent of the monies shall be
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-to the Greene County Board of Education.
-(5) One percent to the E-911 system.
-(6) Two percent to the Greene County Industrial
-Development Authority to be used first for the development and
-provision of natural gas to the Crossroads of America
-Industrial Park.
-(7) One percent for the maintenance or provision of a
-county ambulance service.
 (5)(8) Forty Thirty-four  percent of the monies shall be
 appropriated to the General Fund of Greene County to be
 allocated and spent in the following prescribed manner:
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 to the Greene County Library Association for the upgrading of
 the library system.
 f. One Two percent to be appropriated to the Community
+Services Programs of Tuscaloosa-Bibb Counties, Incorporated,
+to be used for assistance to low income residents of Greene
+County.
+g. Two percent to be appropriated to the West Alabama
+Mental Health Center, Incorporated , to be used for mental
+health services within Greene County.
+h. One Three percent to be appropriated to the Greene
+County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Woman to Woman,
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-f. One Two percent to be appropriated to the Community
-Services Programs of Tuscaloosa-Bibb Counties, Incorporated,
-to be used for assistance to low income residents of Greene
-County.
-g. Two percent to be appropriated to the West Alabama
-Mental Health Center, Incorporated , to be used for mental
-health services within Greene County.
-h. One Three percent to be appropriated to the Greene
 County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Woman to Woman,
 Incorporated .
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 l. Three m. Four percent to be appropriated to the
 Parks and Recreation Board. No more than 15 percent of the
 three percent thereof shall be used for maintenance and
+development of the Greene County Golf Course.
+m.n. Four and one-half percent to Greene County
+Community Improvement Association for the construction,
+renovation, and operation of community centers in Tishabee,
+Clinton, Dollarhide, Knoxville, Mantua, and Mt. Hebron. When
+the foregoing facilities have been constructed and renovated
+in these communities, then the funds shall be designated for
+the general use and operations of the Greene County Community
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-three percent thereof shall be used for maintenance and
-development of the Greene County Golf Course.
-m.n. Four and one-half percent to Greene County
-Community Improvement Association for the construction,
-renovation, and operation of community centers in Tishabee,
-Clinton, Dollarhide, Knoxville, Mantua, and Mt. Hebron. When
-the foregoing facilities have been constructed and renovated
-in these communities, then the funds shall be designated for
 the general use and operations of the Greene County Community
 Improvement Association for the construction of additional
 community centers and the operation of community centers in
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 county, between the period of time beginning one hour prior to
 the first race of the day and ending 30 minutes after the
 posting of the official results of each race, as to that
+particular race, except that this period may be reduced to
+permit the transmitting of the results of the last race each
+day not sooner than 15 minutes after the official posting of
+such results. Provided, however, that the commission may, by
+rule, permit the immediate transmission by radio, television,
+or press wire of any pertinent information concerning feature
+races.
+(b)(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to transmit
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-posting of the official results of each race, as to that
-particular race, except that this period may be reduced to
-permit the transmitting of the results of the last race each
-day not sooner than 15 minutes after the official posting of
-such results. Provided, however, that the commission may, by
-rule, permit the immediate transmission by radio, television,
-or press wire of any pertinent information concerning feature
-races.
 (b)(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to transmit
 by any means whatsoever racing information to any other
 person, or to relay the same to any other person by word of
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 historical horse races and allows pari-mutuel wagering
 thereon, is already a permissible lawful activity at each of
 the four pari-mutuel wagering racetracks in the State of
+Alabama. The Legislature hereby further finds and declares
+that a uniform local tax on the handle from pari-mutuel
+wagering on these historical horse racing computerized
+machines is necessary for the licensed racetrack and
+pari-mutuel licenses located in Greene County so that such
+racetrack and pari-mutuel licenses can be competitive with the
+other racetracks and pari-mutuel licenses located in the State
+of Alabama.
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-the four pari-mutuel wagering racetracks in the State of
-Alabama. The Legislature hereby further finds and declares
-that a uniform local tax on the handle from pari-mutuel
-wagering on these historical horse racing computerized
-machines is necessary for the licensed racetrack and
-pari-mutuel licenses located in Greene County so that such
-racetrack and pari-mutuel licenses can be competitive with the
-other racetracks and pari-mutuel licenses located in the State
 of Alabama.
 (b) For purposes of this act, pari-mutuel wagering on
 historical horse racing computerized machines may be conducted
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 horse races on these computerized machines shall be separately
 calculated from any other racing handle, live or simulcast.
 (d) It is the intent of the Legislature in assessing a
+state and local tax that the tax shall be in lieu of any other
+tax on pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse races on these
+computerized machines that may otherwise be imposed by law,
+including, but not limited to, any tax assessed pursuant to
+Sections 45-32-151.02, 40-23-2, 40-23-61, and 40-12-222, Code
+of Alabama 1975.
+Section 3.  The following sections are repealed:
+(1) Section 45-32-150.09, Code of Alabama 1975,
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-(d) It is the intent of the Legislature in assessing a
-state and local tax that the tax shall be in lieu of any other
-tax on pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse races on these
-computerized machines that may otherwise be imposed by law,
-including, but not limited to, any tax assessed pursuant to
-Sections 45-32-151.02, 40-23-2, 40-23-61, and 40-12-222, Code
-of Alabama 1975.
-Section 3.  The following sections are repealed:
 (1) Section 45-32-150.09, Code of Alabama 1975,
 relating to the suspension or revocation of licenses.
 (2) Section 45-32-150.19, Code of Alabama 1975,
 relating to the manipulation of race outcomes.
-Section 4.  This act shall become effective immediately.
+Section 4.  This act shall become effective immediately .
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-Section 4.  This act shall become effective immediately.
-Senate
-Read for the first time and referred
-to the Senate committee on Local
-Legislation
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-Read for the second time and placed
-on the calendar:
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-Read for the third time and passed
-as amended
-Yeas 18
-Nays 2
-Abstains 1
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