SB 1524 Oregon Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to horse racing.

SB 1524 establishes a dedicated Horse Racing Account funded by 0.3% of Oregon's annual lottery net proceeds, starting July 1, 2027. The funds support horse racing events operated by licensed entities and held at fairgrounds in Crook, Josephine, Tillamook, and Union Counties. Key uses include maintaining tracks, funding purse money and safety equipment, covering veterinary care, and building safety infrastructure for horses and jockeys. This allocation is separate from other lottery funds and requires annual disbursement after meeting prior constitutional obligations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Total actions
11
Key actions
2
Committee
6
Mar 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Recommendation: Do pass and requesting referral to Ways and Means.
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance and Revenue by order of the President.
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass and requesting referral to Finance and Revenue and Ways and Means.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Commerce and General Government.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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