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Introduced in the Senate on June 27, 2007, to ban dog racing and dog race simulcasting for the purpose of gambling, subject to up to 93 days imprisonment and a maximum fine of $5,000

The vote was 36 in favor, 0 opposed and 2 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 42 at Senate Journal 14)

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I disagree with this bill. Dog racing if properly supervised by competent people is not abuse of animal rights; these dogs are bred to do what they do... run races.

This bill is poorly written. It does not define racing. And its generic terminology can be used by radical animal rights groups against kennel clubs that show and compete with dogs in agility and other such contests. I am also not opposed to dog racing per se though I find the practices by some racing dog owners as offensive. If you insist on voting for this bill you should at least amend it. Dog shows bring a lot of money to local economies already hurting because of anti-business state legislation. Let's not make things worse in the state by finding new ways to drive dollars from our economy.