§ 1108. Voting requirements. The compact committee shall have the following voting requirements:

Terms Used In N.Y. Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law 1108

  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

a. each official shall be entitled to one vote on the compact committee;

b. a majority vote of the total number of officials in the compact committee shall be required to admit another party state, to issue or renew a racing license, and to receive or distribute any funds. A two-thirds majority vote of the total number of officials in the compact committee shall be required to adopt, amend, or rescind the by-laws. All other actions by the compact committee shall require a majority vote of those officials who are present for the vote; and

c. no action may be taken by the compact committee unless a quorum, a majority of the officials on the compact committee, is present for the vote.

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