Providing WV certified thoroughbred eligibility
SB 936 defines "West Virginia certified thoroughbred" horses and sets requirements for these horses to compete in restricted races, including specific purse calculations and eligibility rules. The bill increases the $1 million annual funding cap for restricted races at racetracks that previously didn't participate in the West Virginia Development Fund before 1992, and adds an inflation adjustment to revenue from betting pools deposited into the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund. It directly affects West Virginia racetracks, thoroughbred horse owners, and the state's funding distribution for horse racing operations. The bill modifies existing code sections to implement these eligibility standards and financial adjustments for restricted thoroughbred racing events.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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2
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
To Agriculture
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
To Agriculture then Finance
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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