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S 1707 - Authorizes Mixed Martial Arts Events - Key Vote
New York Key Votes
Andrea Stewart-Cousins voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.
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Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (42-18) - May 23, 2011 (Key vote)
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).
Legislation - Referred to Committee (House) - May 23, 2011
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 11, 2011
Title: Authorizes Mixed Martial Arts Events
