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2018 SESSION
HB 242 Professional sports teams; prohibition of public funding.
Introduced by: Michael J. Webert | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Prohibition of public funding of professional sports teams. Prohibits the Commonwealth and any of its political subdivisions from spending public funds to provide incentives for professional sports teams, beginning January 1, 2019. The bill prohibits expenditures including appropriations, grants, loans, or tax incentives used to fund facilities or infrastructure improvements for professional sports teams.
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HISTORY
- 01/02/18 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101714D
- 01/02/18 House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 01/19/18 House: Assigned App. sub: General Government & Capital Outlay
- 02/07/18 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
- 02/13/18 House: Left in Appropriations