Adopted by House 2-15-07
HB2718 HFA DOYLE #3
Delegate Doyle moves to amend the bill on page twenty, section
two, line nine, by inserting a new subdivision (1) to read as
follows:
"(1) The Legislature finds that horse racing and dog racing
and breeding play a critical role in the economy of this state,
enhance the revenue collected at the racetracks, contribute vital
revenues to the counties and municipalities in which the activities
are conducted, provide for significant employment and protect and
preserve greenspace and; that a substantial state interest exists
in protecting these industries. Furthermore, it finds that the
breeding and racing of thoroughbred horses is an integral part of
West Virginia's agriculture, and that agriculture is a critical
ingredient in West Virginia's economy. It further finds that the
operation of table games pursuant to this article, at the four
existing racetracks in this state that hold racetrack video lottery
licenses and licenses to conduct horse or dog racing, will protect
and preserve the horse racing and dog racing industries and horse
and dog breeding industries, will protect and enhance the tourism
industry in this state and indirectly benefit other segments of the
economy of this state.";
And,
By renumbering the remaining subdivisions.