Relating to dog racing requirements
This bill (SB 753) modifies West Virginia's dog racing licensing rules. It removes requirements that racetrack applicants must race a minimum number of dates to obtain or maintain a license, and eliminates similar requirements for securing telecast contracts or wagers. The bill also clarifies that racetracks conducting only simulcast racing (not live races) still need a racing license, and allows them to operate video lottery games in areas previously used for live racing. These changes primarily affect dog racetracks, license applicants, and video lottery operators at racetracks by simplifying licensing processes and expanding operational flexibility.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Rose
RRepublican
Co
Anne Charnock
RRepublican
Co
Rollan Roberts
RRepublican
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