Horse Racing

State (Texas)
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] [Gaming ] [Native American Affairs ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Carol Alvarado Read First Time on 03/03/2015

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State (Texas)
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] [Taxes ] [Sports ]
Relating to a refund of state taxes for a horse racing or greyhound association that offers enhanced purses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roberto Alonzo Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/05/2015

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State (Louisiana)
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] [Economic Development ] [Gaming ] [Sports ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Cortez Enrolled. Signed By The President Of The Senate And Sent To The Secretary Of State By The Secretary Of The Senate. on 05/30/2014

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2014 Regular Session

Provides relative to horse racing. (8/1/14) [SB-53] [Sports ]
Provides relative to horse racing. (8/1/14)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Cortez Effective Date 8/1/2014. on 06/19/2014

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2014 Regular Session

Amends existing law to revise provisions relating to the fiscal year-end balance in the Racing Commission Account. [HB-400] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Gaming ]
Amends existing law to revise provisions relating to the fiscal year-end balance in the Racing Commission Account.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Reported Signed By Governor On March 19, 2014 Session Law Chapter 160 Effective: 07/01/2014 on 03/19/2014

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2014 Regular Session

Maryland Horse Racing Act - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation [SB-527] [Sports ]
Extending to July 1, 2024, the date on which the Maryland Horse Racing Act terminates; and requiring that an evaluation be made of the State Racing Commission and specified advisory committees on or before December 15, 2021.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Vetoed By The Governor (duplicative) on 05/15/2014

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2014 Regular Session

Harness Racing - Purses - Deductions Paid to an Organization [SB-1080] [Sports ]
Requiring that an organization representing a majority of standardbred owners and trainers set an amount to be deducted from open purses to be paid to the organization.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Pugh First Reading Senate Rules on 02/24/2014

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2014 Regular Session

Maryland State Fair - Funding Extension [SB-1026] [Funding ] [Gaming ] [Budget and Spending ] [Recreation ]
Repealing the termination of a requirement that the racecourse at Timonium receive at least a specified amount of funds from the Racetrack Facility Renewal Account that is not subject to a specified matching funds requirement; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Kasemeyer Hearing 3/05 At 2:30 P.m. on 03/05/2014

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2014 Regular Session

Maryland Horse Racing Act - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation [HB-988] [Sports ]
Extending to July 1, 2024, the date on which the Maryland Horse Racing Act terminates; and requiring that an evaluation be made of the State Racing Commission and specified advisory committees on or before December 15, 2021.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve Approved By The Governor - Chapter 434 on 05/05/2014

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2014 Regular Session

Harness Racing - Purses - Deductions Paid to an Organization [HB-1426] [Sports ]
Requiring that an organization representing a majority of standardbred owners and trainers set an amount to be deducted from open purses to be paid to the organization.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Walker Hearing 3/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/11/2014

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2013 Regular Session

Horse Racing - Special Takeout [SB-961] [Gaming ]
Authorizing a racing licensee to offer wagers under regulations adopted by the State Racing Commission; requiring a racing licensee to deduct specified amounts from the handle; authorizing a racing licensee to conduct specified wagers only with the consent of the Commission and specified groups; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Peters Approved By The Governor - Chapter 78 on 04/09/2013

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2013 Regular Session

State Racing Commission - Ejections from Race Tracks - Appeals [SB-858] [Gaming ]
Authorizing racing license holders to appeal an ejection by racing licensees to the State Racing Commission; authorizing the Commission to refuse to hear appeals under specified circumstances; providing for the filing of appeals with the Commission; requiring licensees to provide written statements to a license holder; requiring the Commission to conduct hearings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act; authorizing the Commission to take specified actions after a hearing; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Simonaire Unfavorable Report By Finance on 03/20/2013

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2013 Regular Session

Special Thoroughbred Racing - State Fair Society - Racing Days [SB-1009] [Sports ]
Increasing from 10 to 25 the maximum number of days authorized for a race meeting held by the State Fair Society.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Middleton First Reading Senate Rules on 02/20/2013

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2013 Regular Session

Horse Racing - Purse Dedication Account - Annual Grant to Fair Hill [HB-1503] [Sports ] [Agriculture ]
Increasing to $150,000 the amount of the annual grant from the Purse Dedication Account to Fair Hill.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Rudolph Unfavorable Report By Ways And Means Withdrawn on 03/25/2013

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2013 Regular Session

Provides relative to distribution of certain monies as purses. (8/1/13) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) [SB-38]
Provides relative to distribution of certain monies as purses. (8/1/13) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Cortez Effective Date 8/1/2013. on 06/17/2013

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2013 Regular Session

Provides relative to certain annual license fee renewals for participating in horse racing. (7/1/13) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note) [SB-252] [Sports ]
Provides relative to certain annual license fee renewals for participating in horse racing. (7/1/13) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Cortez Effective Date 7/1/2013. on 06/12/2013

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2013 Regular Session

Amends and adds to existing law relating to horse racing to provide for wagering on historical horse races; to provide for the distribution and payment of all sums deposited in any historical horse race pool; to provide for certain agreements with horsemen's groups; and to provide for the Historical Horse Race Purse Moneys Fund. [HB-220] [Gaming ] [Sports ]
Amends and adds to existing law relating to horse racing to provide for wagering on historical horse races; to provide for the distribution and payment of all sums deposited in any historical horse race pool; to provide for certain agreements with horsemen's groups; and to provide for the Historical Horse Race Purse Moneys Fund.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Reported Signed By Governor On March 22, 2013 Session Law Chapter 139 Effective: 07/01/13 on 03/22/2013

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2013 Regular Session

Amends and adds to existing law relating to horse racing to provide for wagering on historical horse races; to provide for the distribution and payment of all sums deposited in any historical horse race pool; to provide for certain agreements with horsemen's groups; and to provide for the Historical Horse Race Purse Moneys Fund. [HB-182] [Gaming ] [Sports ]
Amends and adds to existing law relating to horse racing to provide for wagering on historical horse races; to provide for the distribution and payment of all sums deposited in any historical horse race pool; to provide for certain agreements with horsemen's groups; and to provide for the Historical Horse Race Purse Moneys Fund.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Reported Printed And Referred To State Affairs on 02/15/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes. [SJR-64] [Budget and Spending ] [Gaming ] [Native American Affairs ] [Taxes ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Carona Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/10/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands. [SJR-6] [Gaming ] [Budget and Spending ] [Native American Affairs ] [Funding ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rodney Ellis Read First Time on 01/29/2013

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