Relating to dog racing requirements

HB 5418 revises West Virginia's dog racing regulations by removing minimum race date requirements for license applicants and for telecast contracts. It mandates that dog racetracks must hold a racing license to conduct simulcast racing - even if they no longer host live races - and allows continued operation of video lottery and table games in areas previously used for live racing. The bill also eliminates the need for video lottery licensees to hold a racing license to renew their licenses and clarifies the financial contribution share for the West Virginia Thoroughbred Development Fund from racetracks that have ceased dog racing operations.