2007 House Bill 4869

Senate Roll Call 589: Passed

To allow "ultimate fighting championships" or "mixed martial arts" events, which are defined as unarmed combat involving a combination of techniques from different disciplines of the martial arts including grappling, kicking, jujitsu, and striking. The bill revises the existing fees, licensure standards and regulations on boxing matches to incorporate ones for these events. It would impose a $2,000 event fee on the organizer of a "ultimate fighting" match.

23 Yeas / 13 Nays
Republican (12 Yeas / 8 Nays)
Democrat (11 Yeas / 5 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)