Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 889: Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 889 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Primary sponsor: Timmy French (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB889).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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 shall be provided to the Shenandoah County Fair Association.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy French | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Russet Perry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB889)
- Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
- Committee substitute printed 25105530D-S1
- Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 0-N)
- Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103220D