The National HBPA has sent correspondence to Florida horsemen and racing fans urging them to send a letter to Florida senators to vote no on decoupling.
In it, the organization urges readers to flood the Senate, and the Florida State Senator representing their address' district, with a prepared letter explaining the grave danger HB 105–and its virtual twin Senate Bill 408–poses to a key state industry. While the Senate measure has a separate number bill from the House, the objective is reportedly the same–allow racetracks to keep their gaming licenses and/or card clubs without the current restriction of conducting live racing.
The latter is also in the passage pipeline having been referred to the Senate's Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Rules.
Florida residents with a seasonal or a business-related address may use this link to send the letter. Those without a Florida address may still help by signing this petition to the Florida lawmakers.
The NHBPA urges fans and Florida residents to share this Senate letter link with anyone currently in Florida with an interest in Thoroughbred racing, not just industry participants.
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