HB5464

West Virginia First Live Racing Jobs Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

West Virginia HB5464 modifies definitions and eligibility for West Virginia Certified Thoroughbred horses, adjusts purse calculations, and.

West Virginia HB5464 amends definitions and eligibility criteria for West Virginia Certified Thoroughbred horses, allowing them to race in restricted races. It adjusts purse calculations for these horses and modifies the distribution of net terminal income from racetracks. The bill reallocates income to funds including the Capitol Dome and Improvements Fund, Cultural Facilities and Capitol Resources Matching Grant Program Fund, and the Workers' Compensation Debt Reduction Fund.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 73–17 · Mar 4
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 320)

73 Yea

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17 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

8:30 AM

Subcommittee on Revenue Meeting

Feb 26

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

History

Mar 6

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Mar 6

Senate

To Finance

Mar 6

Senate

To Finance