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Senators hear rural pleas for a lottery backfill to sustain horse racing and fairgrounds
Summary
Horse‑racing advocates told the Senate committee that establishing a Horse Racing Account funded by 0.3% of Oregon Lottery net proceeds would replace lost support and preserve rural fairgrounds, jobs and agricultural activity; witnesses urged passage to avoid imminent revenue losses tied to a separate change ending earlier fund sources.
Supporters of Senate Bill 1524 told the Senate Committee on Commerce and General Government on Feb. 4 that dedicating three‑tenths of one percent (0.3%) of Oregon Lottery net proceeds to a Horse Racing Account would replace funding streams that are disappearing and preserve racing at several county fairgrounds.
Senator Hayden, sponsor of SB 1524, described the bill as a source‑shift rather than new spending: the measure would fund racing events, track maintenance and safety equipment, veterinary…
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