Local vote on historic horse racing

Analysis

This bill authorizes municipalities to hold a referendum on whether to allow the sale of pari-mutuel wagers on historic horse racing.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Rep. Susan AlmyD▸Ranking Member· Ways and Means
• Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
• Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip

Also: Rep. Sanjeev ManoharD

Public testimony

Hearings

• 2025-02-109:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentLOB 301-303Public hearing
• 2025-03-031:00 pmHouse Municipal and County GovernmentLOB 301-303Public hearing
• 2025-04-029:30 amSenate Ways and MeansSH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 2 P. 12
2. Feb 10, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/10/2025 01:30 pm LOB 301-303
3. Mar 3, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2025 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
4. Mar 3, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0652h 03/03/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC)
5. Mar 13, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0652h: AA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 14
6. Mar 13, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0652h: MA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 14
7. Mar 13, 2025SenIntroduced 03/13/2025 and Referred to Ways and Means; SJ 8
8. Apr 2, 2025SenHearing: 04/02/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC 15
9. May 8, 2025SenCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/08/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 20
10. May 8, 2025SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 05/08/2025; SJ 12

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• As Amended by the Houseversion
• Amendment 2025-0652hamendment
• House Committee Report · 2025-03-05report
• Senate Hearing Report · 2025-04-04report
• Senate Committee Report · 2025-04-30report

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