Kentucky 24rs Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 281 — AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 6)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 17, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on March 13, 2024.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. introduced in House; to Committee on Committees (H)

  2. to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

  3. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  4. 2nd reading, to Rules

  5. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 09, 2024

  6. 3rd reading, passed 84-2

  7. received in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)

  8. to Licensing & Occupations (S)

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  10. 2nd reading, to Rules

  11. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 12, 2024

  12. 3rd reading, passed 37-1

  13. received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor

  14. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 6)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (135)

135 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 281 do?
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
Who sponsors HB 281?
HB 281 is sponsored by Michael Meredith (Republican), Pamela Stevenson (Democrat), and Al Gentry (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 281?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 17, 2024. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 281?
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