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DE SB145

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Ennis

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the State's contribution to the Delaware Standardbred Breeder's Program from $750,000 to $1,250,000 annually, with funds allocated equally among licensees conducting live harness horse racing.

  • Increases the State's contribution to the Delaware Certified Thoroughbred Program (DCTP) from $250,000 to $500,000 annually, allocated to the existing licensee conducting live thoroughbred horse racing.

  • Increases dedicated funding for the Delaware Standardbred Breeder's Program from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 annually ($1,000,000 per harness racing licensee, up from $750,000), sourced from purse money that would otherwise be distributed.

  • Increases dedicated funding for the DCTP from $500,000 to $750,000 annually, sourced from purse money that would otherwise be distributed.

  • Implements a matching fund structure where horsemen provide half the additional funding from purse reductions and the State provides the other half to enhance both agricultural horse racing programs.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Lottery Fund.

Last Action

Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

6/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance6/27/2019
Elections, Government & Community Affairs6/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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