Horse Racing

State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Alterations [SB-627] [Gaming ] [Sports ]
Transferring the regulation of satellite simulcast betting facilities in the State from the State Racing Commission to the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency; altering the definition of "satellite simulcast betting", for purposes of provisions of law governing satellite simulcast betting and permit to hold satellite simulcast betting, to authorize pari-mutuel betting at a satellite simulcast facility in the State on a race that is simulcast from a sending track located in certain states; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/29/2024

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Creation of Pimlico Site Master Plan [SB-618] [Economic Development ] [Sports ] [Community Development ] [Construction ] [Real Estate ]
Requiring the Maryland Stadium Authority to create a master plan to develop the Pimlico site property that does not include the racing facility site, conduct a certain economic market study, and hold a certain design competition for the site; requiring the Authority to consult with stakeholders during each phase of planning, designing, and developing the site; requiring the Authority, beginning by December 1, 2025, to report to certain entities on the progress of the Pimlico site master plan; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jill P Carter Hearing Canceled on 04/05/2024

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution. [SB-426] [Gaming ] [Taxes ] [Animals ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ]
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools, 0.025 percent shall be provided to each of the following: (i) the Virginia Breeders Fund; (ii) the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, for its equine programs; (iii) the Virginia Horse Center Foundation; and (iv) the Virginia Horse Industry Board. The bill also provides (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Creigh Deeds Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0506) on 04/04/2024

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution. [HB-843] [Gaming ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Taxes ] [Animals ] [Economic Development ]
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools, 0.025 percent shall be provided to each of the following: (i) the Virginia Breeders Fund; (ii) the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, for its equine programs; (iii) the Virginia Horse Center Foundation; and (iv) the Virginia Horse Industry Board. The bill also provides (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terry Lee Austin Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0053) on 03/08/2024

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing by the Texas Racing Commission. [SB-2633] [Animals ] [Gaming ] [Sports ]
Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing by the Texas Racing Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Posting Rule Suspended on 05/18/2023

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2023 Regular Session

Provides for minimum live horse racing dates. (8/1/23) [SB-180] [Sports ]
Provides for minimum live horse racing dates. (8/1/23)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Bouie Read By Title And Returned To The Calendar, Subject To Call. on 05/15/2023

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2023 Regular Session

Provides for the disposition of monies designated for horse racing purses. (8/1/23) [SB-173] [Agriculture ] [Gaming ]
Provides for the disposition of monies designated for horse racing purses. (8/1/23)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Carter Signed By The Governor. Becomes Act No. 261. on 06/12/2023

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2023 Regular Session

Provides relative to the powers and duties of the Louisiana Racing Commission. (7/1/23) [SB-160] [Gaming ]
Provides relative to the powers and duties of the Louisiana Racing Commission. (7/1/23)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Page Cortez Signed By The Governor. Becomes Act No. 103. on 06/06/2023

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2023 Regular Session

Provides relative to horse racing. (gov sig) [SB-144] [Gaming ] [Sports ]
Provides relative to horse racing. (gov sig)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Francis C. Thompson Signed By The Governor. Becomes Act No. 258. on 06/12/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission. [HB-1620] [Gaming ]
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles J. Schwertner Signed By The Governor on 06/18/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of wagering through telephone, the Internet, or other approved electronic means on horse races and greyhound races under the pari-mutuel system of wagering; requiring a license to operate account wagering; requiring a fee. [HB-4100] [Gaming ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to the regulation of wagering through telephone, the Internet, or other approved electronic means on horse races and greyhound races under the pari-mutuel system of wagering; requiring a license to operate account wagering; requiring a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Kuempel Read First Time on 03/20/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. [HB-4115] [Animals ] [Gaming ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Bell Placed On General State Calendar on 05/11/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees. [HJR-155] [Economic Development ] [Gaming ] [Taxes ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Native American Affairs ] [Sports ] [Law Enforcement ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Crime ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Laid Out As Postponed Business on 05/12/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses. [HB-2843] [Gaming ] [Taxes ] [Sports ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Read 3rd Time on 05/12/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account. [HB-2550] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Gaming ]
Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew F. Shaheen Read First Time on 03/13/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees. [HJR-97] [Economic Development ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Taxes ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Gaming ] [Funding ] [Sports ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Read First Time on 03/03/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Video Lottery Terminal Proceeds - Purse Dedication Account - Ocean Downs Race Course Operating Loss Assistance [SB-363] [Gaming ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ]
Altering the authority of the Ocean Downs Race Course to use certain Purse Dedication Account funds generated from video lottery terminal proceeds for operating loss assistance to support a certain minimum number of live racing days at the racecourse.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Guy J Guzzone Approved By The Governor - Chapter 643 on 05/16/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Video Lottery Terminal Proceeds - Purse Dedication Account - Ocean Downs Race Course Operating Loss Assistance [HB-455] [Gaming ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ]
Altering the authority of the Ocean Downs Race Course to use certain Purse Dedication Account funds generated from video lottery terminal proceeds for operating loss assistance to support a certain minimum number of live racing days at the racecourse.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jason C. Buckel Approved By The Governor - Chapter 642 on 05/16/2023

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Charitable gaming and historical horse racing; regulation. [HB-2455] [Gaming ] [Agriculture ]
Regulation of charitable gaming and historical horse racing. Transfers regulatory control of charitable gaming and historical horse racing from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Virginia Racing Commission, respectively, to the Virginia Lottery, renamed in the bill as the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Department. The bill directs the Virginia Lottery Board, renamed as the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Oversight Board, to promulgate regulations necessary for the conduct of (i) historical horse racing, with the assistance of the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James A. Leftwich Left In General Laws on 02/07/2023

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Charitable gaming and historical horse racing; regulation. [SB-1143] [Gaming ] [Agriculture ]
Regulation of charitable gaming and historical horse racing. Transfers regulatory control of charitable gaming and historical horse racing from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Virginia Racing Commission, respectively, to the Virginia Lottery, renamed in the bill as the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Department. The bill directs the Virginia Lottery Board, renamed as the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Oversight Board, to promulgate regulations necessary for the conduct of (i) historical horse racing, with the assistance of the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeremy S. McPike Stricken At Request Of Patron In Rules (17-y 0-n) on 01/27/2023

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