HB-4757: 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. Senfronia Thompson
Filed on 03/13/2025
You have voted HB-4757: 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..
You have voted HB-2575: Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account..
Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization [HB-1048]
Altering the definition of "sporting event" for purposes of provisions of law governing sports wagering to include historic horse races; authorizing certain sports wagering facility licensees to accept wagers on historic horse races that are made by an individual physically present and subject to certain limitations; and authorizing sports wagering on historical horse races only in a designated area on the premises of a sports wagering facility licensee that is approved by the Commissioner.
Sports Wagering – Wagers on Historical Horse Races – Authorization [SB-982]
Altering the definition of "sporting event" for purposes of provisions of law governing sports wagering to include historic horse races; authorizing certain sports wagering facility licensees to accept wagers on historic horse races that are made by an individual physically present and subject to certain limitations; authorizing sports wagering on historical horse races only in a designated area on the premises of a sports wagering facility licensee that is approved by the Commission; etc.
State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid [SB-595]
Requiring the Comptroller, beginning in fiscal year 2026, to distribute from the State Lottery Fund $500,000 of supplemental local impact aid to Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and the City of Laurel from the proceeds of the Racetrax lottery game to be used for certain programs and services in the communities surrounding Laurel Race Course; specifying the purposes for and manner in which the supplemental local impact aid may be utilized; etc.
SB-595: State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Hearing Canceled on 02/07/2025
State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid [HB-337]
Requiring the Comptroller, beginning in fiscal year 2026, to distribute from the State Lottery Fund $250,000 of supplemental local impact aid to Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and the City of Laurel from the proceeds of the Racetrax lottery game to be used for certain programs and services in the communities surrounding Laurel Race Course; specifying the purposes for and manner in which the supplemental local impact aid may be utilized; etc.
HB-337: State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseline Pena-Melnyk
Referred Budget And Taxation on 03/17/2025
Horse Racing - Racing Facility Ownership and Construction - Racing Operations [HB-1524]
Altering the location, type, and ownership of horse racing facilities that the Maryland Stadium Authority is authorized to finance; increasing the amount of debt that the Maryland Stadium Authority may issue for certain purposes in connection with certain racing facilities; requiring the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority to prepare certain financial statements; requiring the Authority to submit a copy of any lease of the Pimlico racing facility to the Legislative Policy Committee for review and comment; etc.
HB-1524: Horse Racing - Racing Facility Ownership and Construction - Racing Operations
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 410 on 05/09/2024
Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Creation of Pimlico Site Community Development Plan [HB-1416]
Requiring the Maryland Stadium Authority to create a community development 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 certain stakeholders during each phase of planning, designing, and developing the site; requiring the Authority to submit the community development plan for review and approval from certain entities; etc.
HB-1416: Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Creation of Pimlico Site Community Development Plan
Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/27/2024
Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Alterations [SB-627]
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.
SB-627: Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Alterations
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/29/2024
Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Creation of Pimlico Site Master Plan [SB-618]
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.
SB-618: Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Creation of Pimlico Site Master Plan
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing Canceled on 04/05/2024
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution. [SB-426]
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
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SB-426: Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Creigh Deeds
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0506) on 04/04/2024