MONTGOMERY — The Senate passed legislation legalizing historical horse racing gambling machines in Greene County on Tuesday by a 14-1 margin.
State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) was the only Republican to vote against the proposal. Most Republicans voted present.
Similar legislation passed the Senate in 2023 and 2024 but died in the House.
Senate Bill 90, a local bill by Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro), would allow pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing computerized machines in Greene County.
The bill is separate from a comprehensive, statewide gambling package that appears to be dead for the 2025 session.
The bill now heads to the House for consideration. There are eleven days left in the legislative session.
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