A BILL for an Act to create and enact three new sections to chapter 53-06.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to historic horse race wagering, pari-mutuel horse racing, and the establishment of the racing commission fund; to amend and reenact sections 53-06.2-01, 53-06.2-04, 53-06.2-05, 53-06.2-06, 53-06.2-07, 53-06.2-08, 53-06.2-10, 53-06.2-10.1, and 53-06.2-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authorization of historic horse race wagering and the elimination of simulcast dog racing under the certificate system; and to provide an effective date.
Summary
Relating to historic horse race wagering, pari-mutuel horse racing, and the establishment of the racing commission fund; to amend and reenact sections 53‑06.2‑01, 53‑06.2‑04, 53‑06.2‑05, 53‑06.2‑06, 53‑06.2‑07, 53‑06.2‑08, 53‑06.2‑10, 53‑06.2‑10.1, and 53‑06.2‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authorization of historic horse race wagering and the elimination of simulcast dog racing under the certificate system; and to provide an effective date.
Bill status
passed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Failed
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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INTRODUCED
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand its scope from creating two new sections to creating three new sections, adding the establishment of a racing commission fund and providing an effective date. The definition of an 'Equine racing facility' was modified to reduce the required dirt track length from six furlongs to five furlongs, lowering the infrastructure threshold for facilities. The bill also now includes provisions for pari-mutuel horse racing and the racing commission fund in its title and purpose.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include the establishment of a racing commission fund and an effective date provision, and the definition of qualifying racing facilities was broadened by reducing the track length requirement.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'Equine racing facility' was changed to require a five-furlong dirt track instead of six furlongs, making it easier for smaller facilities to qualify.
FISCAL
The bill now includes the establishment of a racing commission fund as a new section, expanding the financial framework for the racing commission.
TIMELINE
An effective date provision was added to clarify when the new sections of the bill take effect.
SCOPE
The bill title and purpose were updated to reflect the addition of the racing commission fund and the effective date provision.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 13, 2025
How they voted
16–31
Failed
Total votes 47
Feb 13, 2025
D
Democratic5
80% Nay
R
Republican42
64% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Feb 13, 2025
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (16-31)
senate
Feb 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 1 0
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 11:15
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janne Myrdal
RRepublican
Co
Paul Thomas
RRepublican
Co
Ron Sorvaag
RRepublican
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