Horse Racing - Extension of Maryland Horse Racing Act and Establishment of Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority
What this bill does
Extending the termination date of the Maryland Horse Racing Act from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2034; establishing the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority; establishing the Maryland Racing Operations Fund to assist the Authority in financing the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, or other expenses for thoroughbred racetracks in the State; authorizing the Maryland Stadium Authority to transfer money from the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund to the Maryland Racing Operations Fund; etc.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Fulginiti, Andrew | Maryland Department of Labor | Oral |
| FAV | Seigler, Jane | Maryland Horse Council | Position only |
| FAV | Benedetti, Adrea | Vessels for Humanity | Position only |
| FAV | Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee, Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee, Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | D'Arcy, Megan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lang, Kevin | Individual | Position only |