HB739

AN ACT relating to the partial distribution of pari-mutuel racing tax receipts to local governments.

Introduced·2/25/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB739 amends pari-mutuel racing tax rates and redistributes tax receipts to various funds and local governments.

Kentucky HB739 modifies the tax structure on pari-mutuel wagering, setting different tax rates based on the type and location of the races. It establishes a pari-mutuel racing local government support fund, distributing a portion of the tax receipts to local governments to address social costs associated with problem gambling. The bill also allocates funds to various development and industry programs, including Thoroughbred, standardbred, quarter horse, and paint horse, Appaloosa, and Arabian development funds.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 4

House

to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Feb 25

House

introduced in House

Feb 25

House

to Committee on Committees (H)