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Horse Racing - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account Grants - Alterations

State of Maryland

Authorizing, rather than requiring, a certain racing licensee to receive a grant for a capital construction plan from the Racetrack Facility Renewal Account without providing and expending a matching fund; requiring the racing licensee that receives the grant without providing and expending a matching fund to conduct live racing in the State for at least 10 years after the construction plan is complete; and requiring the State Racing Commission to recapture certain grant funds under certain circumstances and in a certain manner.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 12, 2026
184 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 1598 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 382 · May 12, 2026

Sponsors

AMAletheia McCaskillRepresentative · Democrat · HD-044Primary sponsor
KTKaren TolesRepresentative · Democrat · HD-025

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 382House
Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedHouse
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (46-0)Senate
Apr 13, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate
Apr 13, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate
Apr 13, 2026Favorable Report by Budget and TaxationSenate
Apr 13, 2026Rereferred to Budget and TaxationSenate
Apr 10, 2026Referred RulesSenate
Show 9 earlier actions
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (127-6)House
Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {863526/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by AppropriationsHouse
Mar 18, 2026Hearing 3/18 at 12:45 p.m.House
Mar 18, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Mar 10, 2026Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 10, 2026Rereferred to AppropriationsHouse
Feb 16, 2026First Reading House Rules and Executive NominationsHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · House · 127 yea · 6 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 46 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Horse Racing
  • Certifications
  • Commerce and Business
  • Construction
  • Grants
  • horses
  • Racing
  • Revenue and Taxes

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