Kentucky Instant Racing bill is dead
March 26, 2010,from Harness Tracks of America
Tucson, AZ — State Senator Damon Thayer of Kentucky has administered last rites to his Instant Racing bill, at least for the moment, in the absence of enough votes to pass it and opposition to it.
The Family Foundation thinks it is an unconstitutional expansion of gambling; House Democrats and the governor still want slots at tracks; and Senate President David Williams put the stake thru the measure’s heart.
Thayer still hopes that Gov. Steve Beshear might legalize it by executive order, but a spokeswoman said the governor has not considered action past the current legislative session, but still is “committed” to help horse business in the Bluegrass.
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