Horse Racing
Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Study of Intercepting Horse Racing Winnings for Child Support and Restitution [SB-372]
Requiring the Department of Information Technology to analyze the logistics of intercepting horse racing winnings to pay for child support or restitution arears, study the use of specified intercept methods by the State for child support enforcement and restitution collection, and make recommendations regarding specified matters; requiring the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2016; etc.
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Gettr Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Horse Racing - Fair Hill - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization [SB-1116]
Authorizing a licensee at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area to conduct live racing of Arabian breed horses under specified circumstances.
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
The Maryland International and Preakness Stakes Incentive Act of 2016 [HB-965]
Establishing the Maryland International thoroughbred race; providing that the Maryland International is a Grade 1 stakes race run on a turf track; providing for the funding of the purse for the Maryland International beginning on July 1, 2017; providing that money from the State Lottery Fund be distributed as part of a bonus award program for Maryland-bred or-sired horses running in the Preakness Stakes in fiscal year 2017; providing that specified funds from the State Lottery Fund be distributed to pay for specified sporting events; etc.
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Horse Racing - Fair Hill - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization [HB-815]
Authorizing a licensee at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area to conduct live racing of Arabian breed horses under specified circumstances.
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Public Hearing Requirements [HB-727]
Requiring the State Racing Commission, before granting a permit to a person for satellite simulcast betting, to hold public hearings within 10 miles of the proposed satellite simulcast facility; requiring the Commission to advertise specified information in a local publication at least 30 days before the hearing; requiring the Commission to provide written notice of specified information to the Senators, Delegates, and county-elected officials representing the jurisdiction within which the proposed satellite facility is to be located; etc.
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Study of Intercepting Horse Racing Winnings for Child Support and Restitution [HB-707]
Requiring the Department of Information Technology to analyze the logistics of intercepting horse racing winnings to pay for child support or restitution arears, study the use of specified intercept methods by the State for child support enforcement and restitution collection, and make recommendations regarding specified matters; requiring the Department to report its finding and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2016; etc.
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Off-Track Betting - Maryland State Fairgrounds - Prohibition [HB-704]
Prohibiting a track where racing is conducted by the State Fair Society from being a receiving track during a period of time when the State Fair Society is not licensed to conduct live racing; and prohibiting the State Racing Commission from granting a permit to hold satellite simulcast betting at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium;
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Video Lottery Terminal Revenues - Standardbred Owners and Trainers - Benefit Programs [SB-929]
Authorizing the organization that represents a majority of the standardbred owners and trainers in the State to apply to the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation for the reimbursement of specified expenditures not to exceed 2% of all open purses; providing that the reimbursement amount be deducted from the Purse Dedication Account; specifying programs for which reimbursement is allowable; etc.
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Video Lottery Terminal Revenues - Purse Dedication Account - Standardbred Racetrack Operating Assistance [SB-182]
Extending through calendar year 2019 the authorization to use specified Purse Dedication Account funds generated from video lottery proceeds for operating assistance by the Ocean Downs Race Course and Rosecroft Raceway to support a minimum of 40 live racing days at each race course.
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Video Lottery Terminal Revenues - Purse Dedication Account - Standardbred Racetrack Operating Loss Assistance [HB-180]
Providing for calendar years through 2019 the authorization to use specified Purse Dedication Account funds generated from video lottery proceeds for financial assistance for operating losses, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, by the Ocean Downs Race Course and Rosecroft Raceway to support a minimum of 40 live racing days at each race course.
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Video Lottery Terminal Revenues - Standardbred Owners and Trainers - Benefit Programs [HB-1176]
Authorizing the organization that represents a majority of the standardbred owners and trainers in the State to apply to the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation for the reimbursement of specified expenditures not to exceed 2% of all open purses; providing that the reimbursement amount be deducted from the Purse Dedication Account funded by video lottery terminal revenues; specifying programs for which reimbursement is allowable; etc.
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Louisiana 2015 Regular Session
Provides for the number of live racing days at eligible facilities located in Bossier Parish. (8/1/15) [SB-135]
Provides for the number of live racing days at eligible facilities located in Bossier Parish. (8/1/15)
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Idaho 2015 Regular Session
Amends existing law to revise provisions relating to wagering on an historical horse race. [SB-1048]
HORSE RACING - Amends existing law to revise provisions relating to wagering on an historical horse race.
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Idaho 2015 Regular Session
Repeals existing law relating to pari-mutuel betting on historical horse races. [SB-1011]
HORSE RACING - Repeals existing law relating to pari-mutuel betting on historical horse races.
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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Mass Gatherings Act to certain horse and greyhound races. [SB-917]
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Mass Gatherings Act to certain horse and greyhound races.
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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties; authorizing fees. [SB-364]
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to refunding certain taxes remitted by racing associations in consideration for enhancing racing purses. [SB-1027]
Relating to refunding certain taxes remitted by racing associations in consideration for enhancing racing purses.
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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation. [HJR-40]
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to a refund of state taxes for a horse racing or greyhound association that offers enhanced purses. [HB-3667]
Relating to a refund of state taxes for a horse racing or greyhound association that offers enhanced purses.
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Louisiana 2014 Regular Session
Requests the Louisiana State Racing Commission to study aspects of the racing industry and make recommendations that will enhance the quality of racing and encourage the industry to prosper in Louisiana. [SR-158]
Requests the Louisiana State Racing Commission to study aspects of the racing industry and make recommendations that will enhance the quality of racing and encourage the industry to prosper in Louisiana.