SB159Introduced in the Senate
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.
Introduced by Russet Perry, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools and in addition to the current distribution required under law, 0.025 percent each shall be distributed to the Shenandoah County Agricultural Foundation and the Great Meadow Foundation to support the promotion, education, maintenance, and safety of horse racing at such facilities. The bill also increases the distribution percentage provided from the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund from 0.01 percent to 0.025 percent.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N) · February 3, 2026
13
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | No |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | No |
| Jeremy McPike | 29 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101993D
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Senate subcommittee offered
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB159)
Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)
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