Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; definition of historical horse racing.
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HB 1609 — Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; definition of historical horse racing.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2018. Enacted.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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11 sponsors
1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Establishes historical horse racing as a form of horse racing. The bill defines historical horse racing as a form of racing that creates pari-mutuel pools from wagers placed on previously conducted horse races and is hosted at (i) a racetrack owned or operated by a significant infrastructure limited licensee or (ii) a satellite facility that is owned or operated by (a) a significant infrastructure limited licensee or (b) the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Virginia Racing Commission and licensed to own or operate such satellite facilities. The bill establishes retainage fees similar to those already in existence for horse racing and provides for the Commission to promulgate emergency regulations.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
27 added · 32 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest amendment to HB 1609 clarifies how funds from horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering will be distributed among the Commonwealth and localities. Specifically, it outlines a detailed breakdown of a one and one-quarter percent distribution: three-quarters of a percent will go to the Commonwealth as a license tax, while the remaining funds will be split between the locality where the racetrack is located and another locality connected to a satellite facility. This change is important because it aims to ensure that local governments receive fair compensation from racing events, which could boost local economies and support community services.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18106560DVIRGINIA HOUSEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 59.1-365 and 59.1-392 of the Code of Virginia, relating to horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering.
1609[H AMENDMENT1609] INApproved THE NATUREBe OFit Aenacted SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the HouseGeneral CommitteeAssembly on Appropriations on February 9, 2018) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Delegate Webert) A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 59.1-365 and 59.1-392 of theVirginia: Code of Virginia, relating to horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
provided, however, that if the percentage amount approved by the Commission is other than 18 percent, the amounts provided in subdivisions D 1, 2 and 3 shall be adjusted by the proportion that the approved percentage amount bears to 18 percent.
View plain text versions (3)
- House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1609ER) View text Current html March 01, 2018
- Committee Substitute House: Committee substitute printed 18106560D-H1 html February 09, 2018
- House: Presented and ordered printed 18106257D View text html January 29, 2018
Action History
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 7, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Committee amendment rejected
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Read third time
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Rereferred to Finance
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Read third time and passed House (79-Y 21-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1609H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 18106560D-H1
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Assigned App. sub: Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources & Technology
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Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Presented and ordered printed 18106257D
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Unanimous consent to introduce
Sponsors
- Christopher K. Peace · Cosponsor
- Jennifer L. McClellan · Cosponsor
- Michael J. Webert · Primary
- Riley E. Ingram · Cosponsor
- Matthew James · Cosponsor
- Paul E. Krizek · Cosponsor
- Barry D. Knight · Cosponsor
- Mark D. Sickles · Cosponsor
- Charles D. Poindexter · Cosponsor
- John J. Bell · Cosponsor
- Roxann L. Robinson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on · 9 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (10)
- Christopher K. Peace
- Jennifer L. McClellan
- Riley E. Ingram
- Matthew James
- Paul E. Krizek
- Barry D. Knight
- Mark D. Sickles
- Poindexter, Charles D.
- Bell, John J.
- Robinson, Roxann L.
Not signed on (137)
137 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 137 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 79 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 79 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 79% | 21% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (100)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Nay |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn | — | Yea |
| Freitas | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Nay |
| Habeeb | — | Yea |
| Hurst | — | Nay |
| James | — | Yea |
| LaRock | — | Nay |
| Landes | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Nay |
| Poindexter | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Rodman | — | Yea |
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Toscano | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Jones, J.C. | — | Yea |
| Jones, S.C. | — | Yea |
| Ayala | — | Yea |
| Bourne | — | Yea |
| Bulova | — | Yea |
| Carter | — | Yea |
| Edmunds | — | Yea |
| Fariss | — | Yea |
| Gooditis | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Heretick | — | Yea |
| Ingram | — | Yea |
| Keam | — | Yea |
| Marshall | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Nay |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Nay |
| Byron | — | Nay |
| Cline | — | Nay |
| Hugo | — | Nay |
| Kory | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Lindsey | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | Nay |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Plum | — | Yea |
| Pogge | — | Nay |
| Ransone | — | Yea |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Turpin | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Nay |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth R. Guzman | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Garrett McGuire | — | Yea |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Nay |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Nay |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Joshua E. Thomas | — | Nay |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Nay |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Nay |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Will Davis | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1609 do?
- Establishes historical horse racing as a form of horse racing. The bill defines historical horse racing as a form of racing that creates pari-mutuel pools from wagers placed on previously conducted horse races and is hosted at (i) a racetrack owned or operated by a significant infrastructure limited licensee or (ii) a satellite facility that is owned or operated by (a) a significant infrastructure limited licensee or (b) the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Virginia Racing Commission and licensed to own or operate such satellite facilities. The bill establishes retainage fees similar to those already in existence for horse racing and provides for the Commission to promulgate emergency regulations.
- Who sponsors HB 1609?
- HB 1609 is sponsored by Christopher K. Peace, Jennifer L. McClellan, Michael J. Webert, Riley E. Ingram, Matthew James, Paul E. Krizek, Barry D. Knight, Mark D. Sickles, Poindexter, Charles D., Bell, John J., and Robinson, Roxann L..
- What is the current status of HB 1609?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 1609?
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