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PA HB1823
Bill
Status
Introduced
8/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donald Cook
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AI Summary
- Amends Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to change how 2% of gross terminal revenue from Category 1 licensed gaming facilities at harness racetracks in fourth class counties is distributed
- Eliminates the existing formula that distributed funds directly to non-host municipalities based on $25,000 plus $10 per resident, with a cap of 50% of their FY 2009 or 2013 budget adjusted for inflation
- Removes the restricted receipts account in the Department of Community and Economic Development that funded economic development, infrastructure, job training, and community improvement grants
- Creates a new restricted receipts account under the Commonwealth Financing Authority to fund grant projects in the public interest for municipalities within the host county
- Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In revenues, further providing for establishment of State Gaming Fund and net slot machine revenue distribution.
Last Action
Referred to Gaming Oversight
8/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Gaming Oversight8/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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