PIERRE, (KCCR) — A second bill to support horse racing in South Dakota beyond just 2025 has been stalled in the South Dakota Legislature. While House Bill 1057 has had great support and would move funds to support two days of racing in October, House Bill 1203 was taken out of consideration by prime sponsor, Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre…
Weisgram says the funding for horse racing is outdated and is being out paced by technology…
Weisgram says support from Deadwood against the measure have been strong…
Shane Kramme with Fort Pierre Horse Racing says another 40-thousand dollars will need to be raised to support horse racing this fall in Fort Pierre. The House Taxation Committee tabled House Bill 1203 12-to-zero
