Amusements And Recreation
Kentucky 2023 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor. [SB-73]
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Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define terms related to online poker and fantasy contests; establish requirements for registration as a fantasy contest operator; require the Public Protection Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for the operation of fantasy contests; establish the wagering administration fund and direct the uses of that fund; require an annual audit of fantasy contest registrants; establish requirements for fantasy contest procedures; require any person offering online poker to have a license from
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Yates
To Licensing & Occupations (s) on 02/09/2023
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AN ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-106]
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Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define “adjusted gross revenue,” “beginner,” “cabinet," “confidential information,” “entry fee,” “fantasy contest,” “fantasy contest operator," “fantasy contest participant," “highly experienced player,” “immediate family,” “location percentage,” “net poker revenue,” “online poker,” “person,” “principal stockholder,” “rake,” “registered fantasy contest operator,” “script,” “secretary,” and “wager”; establish requirements for registration as a fantasy contest operator; require the Public Protection
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Sponsored by: Rep. Derrick Graham
To Appropriations & Revenue (h) on 02/23/2023
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Kentucky 2023 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Park. [HB-39]
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Amend various sections of KRS 148.258 to 148.320 to reorganize the Kentucky Horse Park and the duties and functions of the commission; create new sections of KRS 148.258 to 148.320 to establish methods for procurement and authorize the issuance of revenue bonds.
Sponsored by: Rep. Phillip Pratt
Became Law Without Governor's Signature (acts Ch. 125) on 03/29/2023
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-714]
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to impose a 9.5 percent tax on the adjusted gross revenue of wagers to impose a 9.5 percent tax on the adjusted gross revenue on wagers placed at a licensed track; impose an additional 0.5 percent tax on the adjusted gross revenue and wagers placed at licensed tracks; authorize the department to collect taxes and enforce the penalties imposed in this section; create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to define terms related to fantasy contests; create the wagering administration fund; establish the Kentucky problem
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Burch
Introduced In House on 03/01/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-607]
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Amend KRS 138.510 to change the tax rate beginning August 1, 2022 on all tracks conducting pari-mutuel wagering, tracks conducting telephone account wagering, tracks participating as receiving tracks in intertrack wagering, and all tracks participating as receiving tracks displaying simulcasts and conducting interstate wagering thereon to 1.5 percent of all money wagered and to specify deductions from the revenue generated; amend KRS 138.513 to impose a tax beginning August 1, 2022 on all advance deposit account wagering licensees of 1.5 percent
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Koenig
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 124) on 04/08/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to entertainment activities, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. [HB-610]
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Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections relating to fantasy contests and online poker; define terms; establish requirements for fantasy contest procedures and for registration as a fantasy contest operator; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for the operation of fantasy contests; establish the wagering administration fund and direct the uses of that fund; require an annual audit of fantasy contest registrants; require any person offering online poker in the Commonwealth to have a license from the cabinet and require
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Koenig
Taken From Committee On Committees (h) on 03/14/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-606]
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Establish KRS Chapter 239A and create new sections to define “adjusted gross revenue,” “beginner,” “cabinet, “confidential information,” “entry fee,” “fantasy contest,” “fantasy contest operator," “fantasy contest participant," “highly experienced player,” “immediate family,” “location percentage,” “net poker revenue,” “online poker,” “person,” “principal stockholder,” “rake,” “registered fantasy contest operator,” “script,” “secretary,” and “wager”; establish requirements for registration as a fantasy contest operator; require the Public Protection
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Koenig
Floor Amendments (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9) (10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16) And (17) Filed on 04/13/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION commending the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation. [HR-97]
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Commend the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation for its work to preserve Kentucky history, foster education, and contribute to tourism and economic growth in Kentucky and the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Billy Wesley
Adopted By Voice Vote on 03/30/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION declaring the Kentucky Food Truck Championship, held at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, as the state food truck championship. [SR-149]
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Declare the Kentucky Food Truck Championship at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum as the state food truck championship.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brandon Storm
Adopted By Voice Vote on 03/29/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor. [SB-213]
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Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define “adjusted gross revenue,” “beginner,” “cabinet, “confidential information,” “entry fee,” “fantasy contest,” “fantasy contest operator," “fantasy contest participant," “highly experienced player,” “immediate family,” “location percentage,” “net poker revenue,” “online poker,” “person,” “principal stockholder,” “rake,” “registered fantasy contest operator,” “script,” “secretary,” and “wager”; establish requirements for registration as a fantasy contest operator; require the Public Protection
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Yates
To Licensing & Occupations (s) on 02/25/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION declaring the Kentucky Food Truck Championship, held at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, as the state food truck championship. [HR-86]
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Declare the Kentucky Food Truck Championship at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum as the state food truck championship.
Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Bray
Adopted By Voice Vote on 03/24/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to amusement rides and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-273]
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Amend KRS 247.232 to define "department"; amend KRS 247.233 to replace the Commissioner of Agriculture with the Department of Agriculture as the entity responsible for monitoring amusement ride regulations and inspections; amend KRS 247.234 to require an owner of an amusement ride or attraction business to register the business with the department; require an amusement ride or attraction to be permitted; require registrants to furnish proof of insurance of not less than $1,000,000; require registrants to provide proof of financial responsibility
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Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Heath
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 80) on 04/01/2022
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to motorboats and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-567]
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Create a new section in KRS Chapter 132 to exempt federally documented vessels from property taxation; create new sections in KRS Chapter 235 to establish the waterway usage fee and the distribution of revenue generated from the fee; establish the waterway usage fund; create a new section in KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Kentucky lakes and rivers tourism fund; amend KRS 235.990 to establish a penalty for nonpayment of the waterway usage fee; amend KRS 235.999 and 150.160 to distribute the money collected from the penalty; amend KRS 132.020 and
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Meade
Introduced In House on 02/23/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the expansion of gaming and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-594]
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to state the findings of the General Assembly; amend KRS 154A.010 to define, "authorizing location," "casino," "county," "county legislative body," "department," "full casino gaming," "gaming licensee," "gross gaming revenue," "handle," "licensee," "limited casino gaming," and "principal"; amend KRS 154A.030 to expand the Lottery Corporation board membership and duties; amend KRS 154A.040 to include casino licensees; amend KRS 154A.063 to remove prohibition against casino gaming; create new sections of KRS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Gentry
Introduced In House on 02/23/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to casino gaming. [HB-528]
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Propose to amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky to authorize the General Assembly to define, permit, and regulate casino gaming; require that proceeds be used to pay for oversight of casino gaming; mandate that 100 percent of proceeds in excess of oversight costs go to specified retirement systems prior to July 1, 2040; allow the General Assembly to allocate all proceeds in excess of oversight costs after July 1, 2040; submit to voters.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Gentry
Introduced In House on 02/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the expansion of gaming and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-531]
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to state the findings of the General Assembly; amend KRS 154A.010 to define, "authorizing location," "casino," "county," "county legislative body," "department," "full casino gaming," "gaming licensee," "gross gaming revenue," "handle," "licensee," "limited casino gaming," and "principal"; amend KRS 154A.030 to expand the Lottery Corporation board membership and duties; amend KRS 154A.040 to include casino licensees; amend KRS 154A.063 to remove prohibition against casino gaming; create new sections of KRS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Gentry
Introduced In House on 02/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky and to amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to gaming. [SB-252]
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Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky and to amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky to authorize the General Assembly to provide a means whereby the sense of the people of any county may be taken as to whether casinos, including the operation of gaming at horse racing tracks, will be permitted in the county; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection; include ballot language.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Nemes
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the provision for and control of casino gaming and making an appropriation therefor. [SB-253]
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Establish KRS Chapter 239 and create new sections to define "authorizing county or counties," "casino," "commission," "county legislative body," "department," "electronic gaming device," "full casino," "gross gaming revenue," "handle," "licensee," and "limited casino"; create the Kentucky Gaming Commission, assign powers and duties to the commission; establish executive director position; make commission, the executive director, and employees subject to executive branch code of ethics; require county election to authorize licensing of casino within
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Nemes
To State & Local Government (s) on 02/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering and declaring an emergency. [HB-481]
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Amend KRS 11A.010 to include the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and its employees in the definition of "officer"; amend KRS 230.210 to define "licensed premises," "pari-mutuel wagering," and redefine "track"; amend KRS 230.230 to subject members of the racing commission to KRS 11A.010; amend KRS 230.361 to restrict wagering at simulcast facilities to pari-mutuel wagering on simulcasting; amend KRS 138.510 to add additional tax on historical horse racing; amend KRS 138.511 to define "gross commission"; amend KRS 138.530 to require the weekly reporting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Westrom
Introduced In House on 02/10/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering and declaring an emergency. [SB-120]
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Amend KRS 230.210 to define "licensed premises," "pari-mutuel wagering," and to amend the definition of "track"; amend KRS 230.361 to restrict wagering at simulcast facilities to pari-mutuel wagering on simulcasting; EMERGENCY.
Sponsored by: Sen. Damon Thayer
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 8) on 02/22/2021