The bill SB133 Engrossed amends various sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 concerning the Greene County Racing Commission, focusing on enhancing its operational framework and member compensation. Key changes include an increase in annual compensation for commission members, which will now be determined by the local legislative delegation instead of a fixed amount of $25,000. A residency requirement is introduced, mandating that commission members must have resided in Alabama for at least five years prior to their appointment. The bill also modifies the commission's composition, allowing for three members appointed by the legislative delegation rather than the Governor, and permits the employment of assistants as needed. Significant deletions include the removal of restrictions on the number of racing days and the repeal of sections related to license suspension and manipulation of racing outcomes.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new maximum annual license fee of $25,000, replacing the previous cap of $1,000, and specifies that licenses will be non-transferable and valid for a maximum of 10 years. It allows the commission to issue no more than two racetrack or pari-mutuel licenses within a county, with applicants required to meet specific residency and operational criteria. The bill also introduces a local tax on pari-mutuel wagering and modifies the distribution of funds collected from fees and taxes, directing them to the ex-officio Treasurer of the Greene County Racing Commission. New allocations include funding for the E-911 system, the Greene County Industrial Development Authority, and county ambulance service maintenance, while adjusting existing allocations for various local services. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the governance of the Greene County Racing Commission and enhance funding for local government services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150
Engrossed: 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150, 45-32-150