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HB 739 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the partial distribution of pari-mutuel racing tax receipts to local governments.

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing pari-mutuel racing tax revenue to a new local government fund, strengthening local fiscal support through dedicated budget allocation.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
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