Monthly Archives: May 2012

We have come to the last day of another legislative session with slots at tracks on the line. As you know it passed in the House last week with 69 votes. We do have the votes to pass it in … Continue reading →

We have only Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday to pass the gaming bill in the Senate. Please take the time to call the Senators named in the post below as well as any others you might know. Use Facebook and ask … Continue reading →

Here are the numbers to call Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Senators John Jones 217-782-0471 Dale Righter 217-782-6674  Sue Rezin 217-782-3840  Gary Forby 217-782-5509   Ask them to vote yes on S.B.1849 our future depends on it.

The shirts for the Susan G. Komen night on Saturday June 9th. are now for sale. The price is $15 now and $20 on the night of the event. They are available in all sizes in the H.B.P.A. office.

House Roll Call S.B.1849

The spring session will come to an end next Thursday May 31. There were four major things that had to be done before that date. Medicaid, Pension reform, gaming and passing a budget. All of these were very difficult issues … Continue reading →

We spent today lining up more votes in the Senate.  Please continue to call your Senators and ask them to vote yes on S.B. 1849 Their numbers can be found on the Illinois General Assembly website. We’re almost there but … Continue reading →

So here’s what happens next. We will meet this morning to go over the Senate roll call. The bill has arrived in the Senate and amendments 2 and 3 have been placed in assignments. They will probably come out today … Continue reading →

S.B. 1849 just passed with 69 votes in the house.                      

What a day we had at Fairmount Park today. The day started with the monthly I.R.B. meeting that was very well attended by representatives from all tracks and horsemen’s groups. A presentation was given on the retired racehorse program as … Continue reading →