Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 309	Senate Author:  Harris
Effective:  4-29-11	House Sponsor:  Patrick, Diane

            Senate Bill 309 amends the law relating to the payment of state and municipal or county obligations from the Major Events trust fund by redefining "event" to include the Academy of Country Music Awards, the National Cutting Horse Association Triple Crown, or a national political convention of the Republican National Committee or the Democratic National Committee and "site selection organization" to include the Academy of Country Music, the  National Cutting Horse Association, the Republican National Committee, or the Democratic National Committee.  The bill requires the comptroller of public accounts to complete a study in the market area of an event eligible for disbursements from the Major Events trust fund on the measurable economic impact directly attributable to the event and related activities.