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Article: LEGISLATORS TO TEST WATERS ON DOG RACING, LOTTERY
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- THE JOURNAL RECORD
- Article date:
- November 27, 1987
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Authors ofmeasures calling for
pari-mutuel dog racing and a state lottery plan to test the waters
of the Oklahoma Legislature before they ultimately decide whether to
try to push for passage in 1988.
Rep. Jim Glover, D-Elgin, authored House Bill 1455 calling for a
lottery in Oklahoma, while Sen. Frank Shurden, D-Henryetta, authored
Senate Bill 231 which would allow pari-mutuel dog racing.
Both bills were introduced earlier this year in the Legislature.
While House Bill 1455 passed through the House Administration
Committee, Glover chose not to bring it up for consideration on the
House floor.
Senate Bill 231 was assigned to Senate Rules Committee but was
never considered by that ...