Relating to Lottery Money Distribution
HB 3012 changes how lottery revenue from racetrack video games is distributed in West Virginia. It creates a "Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund" within the state lottery fund, funded by a portion of racetrack revenue after administrative costs (capped at 4% of gross terminal income). Racetracks can receive a 50% recoupment ($1 for every $2 spent) for facility improvements like new video lottery terminals or building upgrades, with unused funds carrying over for one additional year before reverting to the lottery fund. These rules apply to fiscal years 2011 through 2030.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Signed Jul 31, 2025
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Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2025 · House of Delegates Mar 27, 2025
How they voted
33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Apr 9, 2025
D
Democratic2
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
33
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Apr 29, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/29/2025
lower
Apr 12, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/29/2025 - House Journal
lower
Apr 12, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/29/2025 - Senate Journal
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 402)
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass
upper
Mar 29, 2025
Committee
To Finance
upper
Mar 29, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 217)
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
By substitute, do pass
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Zatezalo
RRepublican
Co
Bill Anderson
RRepublican
Co
Pat McGeehan
RRepublican
Co
Vernon Criss
RRepublican
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