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Minutes for SB260 - Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Short Title

Amending the Kansas parimutuel racing act regarding qualifications for an organization license, the definition of horsemen's associations and horsemen's nonprofit organizations and the distribution of certain tax revenues.

Minutes Content for Mon, Feb 17, 2025

Chairman Thompson opened the hearing on SB260.

Jason Long, with the Revisor of Statute, gave summary of bill.(Attachment 1)

Proponent Testimony

In-Person

Dr. Duane Droge, State Representative, District 13 (Attachment 2)

Justine Staten, KS Horse Council (Attachment 3)

Jason Watkins, Golden Circle Historic Racing (Attachment 4)

Peach Madl, Private Citizen (Attachment 5)

Kurt Eck, Private Citizen (Attachment 6)

Written-Only

Dr. Bill McGuire, Animal and Equine Science, College Educator (Attachment 7)

Stacy Randle, Greenwood County Fair Association (Attachment 8)

Virginia Treadwell, Private Citizen (Attachment 9)

Paul Treadwell, Private Citizen (Attachment 10)

Katie Larson, Private Citizen (Attachment 11)

Jeanie Layman, Private Citizen (Attachment 12)

Questions and discussion ensued.

Chairman Thompson closed the hearing on SB260 at 11:06AM.