Indiana legislature passes bill to entice UFC
Lawmakers cram plethora of items in omnibus bill What do mixed martial arts, property tax caps and golf courses have…
Lawmakers cram plethora of items in omnibus bill
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What do mixed martial arts, property tax caps and golf courses have in common? The topics were all crammed into a 186-page omnibus bill at the end of the legislative session.
The legislation passed the House 89-7 and the Senate 50-1.
Boxing and mixed martial arts
The legislature transferred regulation of boxing, wrestling and mixed martial arts to the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, said the bill also decreases the gross receipts tax on these events in comparison to other states.
This is so Indianapolis can host major events, such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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