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HB 588 · 2025 · House · Ways and Means Committee

Redirecting horse racing revenue

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relative to the distribution of revenues generated from historic horse racing pari-mutuel pools.

Increases the share of historic horse race pari-mutuel pool revenue paid to the lottery commission from 16.25 percent to 25 percent and removes the requirement that licensees distribute a portion of that revenue to charitable organizations.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 6, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires entities licensed to conduct historic horse race wagering to collect a sum equal to 25 percent of revenues generated after breakage and payment of winnings to patrons and pay it to the lottery commission.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Sallie FellowsDPrime

Rep. Jerry StringhamD, Rep. Terry SpahrD

Public testimony

356 signed in online · 131 wrote testimony

1% support99% oppose0% neutral

AgainstNonprofits rely on this funding for critical services

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“I strongly recommend that this bill not be passed it would hert manny organization that are supported by these charitable organizations”
— Robert Dennis, SALEMsupports
“Charitable gaming in New Hampshire was established to support charities. Nonprofits have come to rely upon these unrestricted funds to deliver their critical services to NH residents.…”
— Rhonda Bernstein, Manchester · Amoskeag Healthopposes
“Organizations like the Krempels Brain Injury Center really rely and count on that money to help the general public. I really enjoy coming to the Krempels Brain Injury Center and would be very disappointed if they were no longer able to operate.”
— Brian Marquis, Durhamopposes
“With firsthand experience as a caregiver to an attendee to the Krempels Brain Injury Center, I see the great value and life improvement of its recipients. It ain't broken, so don't fix it.”
— Wayne Newman, Doveropposes

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-0410:00 amHouse Ways and MeansLOB 202-204Public hearing
  • 2025-02-1910:15 amHouse Ways and MeansLOB 201Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 3 P. 17
  2. Feb 4, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2025 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  3. Feb 19, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/19/2025 10:15 am LOB 201
  4. Feb 21, 2025House==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/21/2025 10:15 am LOB 203
  5. Feb 19, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/19/2025 (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 14 P. 15
  6. Mar 6, 2025HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 22

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.