authorize the operation of pari-mutuel historical horse racing machines, and to authorize a new tax.
This bill authorizes the operation of pari-mutuel historical horse racing machines in South Dakota. It directly affects the state's gaming industry and allows for the establishment of new betting machines that use historical horse racing data. The legislation also introduces a new tax on these machines, with revenue generated from the tax to be specified by the state legislature. This change expands the types of gambling activities permitted under current state law.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taxation Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 171
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carl Perry
RRepublican
P
Eric Emery
DDemocratic
P
Jim Mehlhaff
RRepublican
P
Mike Weisgram
RRepublican
P
Scott Moore
RRepublican
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