New York Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law Section 1108 - Voting requirements.

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

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.


Last modified: February 3, 2019