Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization
Sponsor: Aletheia McCaskill (District 44B)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Horse RacingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 318 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a licensee at Laurel Park to conduct live racing of Arabian breed horses under certain circumstances; etc.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Favazza, Johnlobbyist | Manis Canning & Associates | Oral |
| FAV | Seigler, Jane | Maryland Horse Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Johansen, Michaellobbyist | RWL | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate McCaskill, Delegate McCaskilllegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Weintraub, Jasonlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | McCaskill, Delegate | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVFavazza, JohnManis Canning & AssociatesRegistered for: Adventist HealthCare, Inc.; Alkermes; American Chemistry Council; Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.; Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber; Baltimore Ravens…
FAVJohansen, MichaelRWLRegistered for: 1/ST Racing MD LLC; ASC Engineered Solutions; Access Holdings Management Company, LLC; Alterwood Health, Inc.; Ashley, Inc.; Baltimore Streetcar Museum…
FAVWeintraub, JasonRegistered for: AFSCME Council 3; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; American Property Casualty Insurance Association; COPT Defense Properties; CVS Health; CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield…