HB4250

Relating to authorizing the Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to thoroughbred racing.

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the Racing Commission to create a rule for thoroughbred racing in West Virginia.

The bill amends Section 64-7-1 of the West Virginia Code to authorize the Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule concerning thoroughbred racing. This rule, initially filed on July 24, 2025, was modified by the Racing Commission to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled on November 5, 2025. The rule pertains specifically to thoroughbred racing and is now authorized by this legislative action.

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Finance Committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 24

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

Feb 24

5:00 PM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Finance

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House