HB 668 · 2025 · House · Municipal and County Government Committee
Referendum on horse racing licenses
AI-generatedauthorizing municipalities to hold a referendum to rescind the licenses of historic horse racing facilities.
Authorizes municipalities to hold a referendum on whether to prohibit the sale of pari-mutuel wagers on historic horse racing within the municipality.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 13, 2025- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill authorizes municipalities to hold a referendum on whether to prohibit the sale of pari-mutuel wagers on historic horse racing.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
In the bill's words
Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site
“Any town or city may prohibit the sale of pari-mutuel pool wagers on historic horse racing according to the provisions of this subdivision, in the following manner:”
“In a town, the question shall be placed on the warrant of an annual town meeting under the procedures set out in RSA 39:3, and shall be voted on a ballot.”
“In a city, the legislative body may vote to place the question on the official ballot for any regular municipal election, or, in the alternative, shall place the question on the official ballot for any regular municipal election upon submission to the legislative body of a petition signed by 5 percent of the registered voters.”
“The selectmen, aldermen, or city council shall hold a public hearing on the question at least 15 days, but not more than 30 days before the question is to be voted on.”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Susan AlmyDRanking Member· Ways and Means
- Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
Also: Rep. Sanjeev ManoharD
Public testimony
15 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony
27% support73% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“As a member of several charities, I oppose this bill. The charities in this state rely on gaming money to provide much needed services to NH citizens across a wide range of programs.”
“I have a right, especially in this live free or die state, to donate as I please. This bill would make it someone else's decision, by taking away historic horse racing facilities. The bill is sneaky. This bill does not protect the citizens of this state.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Mar 3, 2025HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate18–0Overall100% yea
- Mar 13, 2025HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted
Hearings and debates
- Feb 18, 2025Public hearingHouse Municipal and County Government2:50:54–3:03:4312m 49slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
- Mar 3, 2025Public hearingHouse Municipal and County Government5:20:18–5:24:033m 45slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Executive Session
- Mar 13, 2025Floor debateHouse floor6:40:43–6:41:521m 9slocated in the stream transcriptInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
Legislative history
- Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 3 P. 22
- Feb 18, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/18/2025 11:00 am LOB 201
- Mar 3, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2025 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
- Mar 3, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2025 (Vote 18-0; RC)
- Mar 13, 2025HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 84
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.