S 1707 - Authorizes Mixed Martial Arts Events - New York Key Vote
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Thomas Duane voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Bill Passed
- May 23, 2011
- Referred to Committee
- May 23, 2011
- Introduced
- Jan. 11, 2011
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Title: Authorizes Mixed Martial Arts Events
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes mixed martial arts events.
Highlights:
- Defines "mixed martial arts" as any professional combative sports competition or match that utilizes various combative techniques, including, but not limited to the following (Sec. 2):
- Striking;
- Kicking; and
- Grappling.
- Establishes an 8.5 percent tax on gross receipts from ticket sales, and a 3 percent tax on gross receipts from broadcasting rights (Sec. 5).
Title: Authorizes Mixed Martial Arts Events
- Tony Avella (NY - D) (Out Of Office)
- Michael N. 'Mike' Gianaris (NY - D)
- Martin J. 'Marty' Golden (NY - R) (Out Of Office)
- Mark J. Grisanti (NY - R) (Out Of Office)
- Timothy M. 'Tim' Kennedy (NY - D)
- Jack M. Martins (NY - R)
- Kevin S. Parker (NY - D)
- José R. Peralta (NY - D) (Out Of Office)
- Lee M. Zeldin (NY - R) (Out Of Office)