Bill > SB260

This bill makes several significant modifications to Kansas' parimutuel racing regulations, focusing on organization and facility licensing, definitions of horsemen's associations, and tax revenue distribution. The bill updates qualifications for obtaining an organization license, particularly for fair associations and horsemen's nonprofit organizations, by adding new requirements such as obtaining approval from specific horse racing associations before conducting live horse racing. It introduces new restrictions on historical horse race machines and establishes more detailed criteria for facility owner and facility manager licenses, including background checks, financial responsibility requirements, and potential grounds for license suspension or revocation. The bill also changes the distribution of tax revenues from historical horse races, mandating that 30% be transferred to the Kansas Horse Breeding Development Fund and 70% to the Horse Fair Racing Benefit Fund. Additionally, the bill expands the permissible uses of the Horse Fair Racing Benefit Fund, allowing for more flexible spending on promotional activities, lease agreements, and operational costs for racing organizations. These changes aim to provide more structured oversight of the parimutuel racing industry in Kansas while supporting its continued development and sustainability.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb260/