The bill amends various sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes concerning the State Racing and Gaming Commission, introducing new definitions and modifying the commission's powers and duties. Key changes include the requirement for racetrack enclosures to be licensed, the renaming and restructuring of the Racetrack Gaming Fund, and the elimination of the Racing Cash Fund. It mandates fingerprinting and criminal history checks for individuals involved in horseracing, with certain exemptions, and establishes a new definition for "licensed racetrack enclosure." The bill also refines the commission's authority to issue licenses, limiting their validity to a maximum of three years, and allows for the delegation of certain powers to a board of stewards, along with a clear appeals process for decisions made by this board.

Additionally, the bill sets specific operational requirements for racetracks based on their status as of April 20, 2022, including a minimum number of live racing days and horseraces annually. It clarifies that licenses issued to corporations or associations are non-transferable and outlines conditions for license revocation by the commission. The legislation also introduces a structured payment plan for gaming operator license fees, modifies the Racetrack Gaming Fund's structure, and establishes new requirements for gaming operator applicants. Furthermore, it addresses tax lien management under the Uniform State Tax Lien Registration and Enforcement Act, clarifying the validity of liens and procedures for their management. The bill aims to modernize the regulatory framework for horseracing and gaming in Nebraska, ensuring compliance and promoting fair practices within the industry.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-1201, 2-1202, 2-1203, 2-1203.01, 2-1203.02, 2-1204, 2-1205, 2-1223, 2-1225, 2-1244, 2-1245, 9-1101, 9-1103, 9-1106, 9-1107, 9-1108, 9-1203, 9-1205, 9-1206, 9-1207, 9-1208, 9-1209
Final Reading: 2-1201, 2-1202, 2-1203, 2-1203.01, 2-1203.02, 2-1204, 2-1205, 2-1223, 2-1225, 2-1244, 2-1245, 9-1101, 9-1103, 9-1106, 9-1107, 9-1108, 9-1203, 9-1205, 9-1206, 9-1207, 9-1208, 9-1209
Slip Law: 2-1201, 2-1202, 2-1203, 2-1203.01, 2-1203.02, 2-1204, 2-1205, 2-1223, 2-1225, 2-1244, 2-1245, 9-1101, 9-1103, 9-1106, 9-1107, 9-1108, 9-1203, 9-1205, 9-1206, 9-1207, 9-1208, 9-1209