SB 936 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Providing WV certified thoroughbred eligibility

SB 936 defines "West Virginia certified thoroughbred" horses and sets requirements for these horses to compete in restricted races, including specific purse calculations and eligibility rules. The bill increases the $1 million annual funding cap for restricted races at racetracks that previously didn't participate in the West Virginia Development Fund before 1992, and adds an inflation adjustment to revenue from betting pools deposited into the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund. It directly affects West Virginia racetracks, thoroughbred horse owners, and the state's funding distribution for horse racing operations. The bill modifies existing code sections to implement these eligibility standards and financial adjustments for restricted thoroughbred racing events.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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To Agriculture
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Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced in Senate
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Feb 12, 2026
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To Agriculture then Finance
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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