Certain racehorses residency pilot program establishment and appropriation

SF 3077 establishes a voluntary registry for thoroughbred racehorses that resided at Minnesota racetracks for at least 120 days in the previous year. Racetracks receive $750 per registered horse starting a race (reimbursed by the state), while $7 million in one-time funding supports grants for repurposing retired racehorses ($500,000 annually minimum) and mental health/education services for stable workers and local communities ($500,000 annually minimum). The program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, expires July 1, 2028, and requires a $100 annual registry application fee from horse owners. It directly affects racetracks, horse owners, retired racehorses, and stable workers in Minnesota's equine industry.