Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 739: AN ACT relating to the partial distribution of pari-mutuel racing tax receipts to local governments.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 739 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the partial distribution of pari-mutuel racing tax receipts to local governments. Primary sponsor: Al Gentry (Democratic), Matt Lehman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 138.510 to allocate moneys from the pari-mutuel racing excise tax distribution to the local government support fund; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to establish the pari-mutuel racing local government support fund to be administered by the Department for Local Government; establish parameters for use of fund moneys; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to share information relating to the calculation of the new fund distribution.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Matt Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House