House2025-26 sessionFiscal note

HB 1327 — Concerning horse racing.

Signed into law — Chapter 89, Laws of 2025

Sponsor
Schmick
Introduced
January 16, 2025
Status
C 89 L 25
Last action
Effective date 7/27/2025. (April 21, 2025)

What this bill does

Amends taxes and fees paid by horse race meet licensees to the Washington Horse Racing Commission (Commission). Increases the percentage of pari-mutuel wagering gross receipts that may be retained by a licensee. Amends reimbursements and expenditures made by the Commission and regulations on commissioners and Commission employees. Revises requirements for satellite locations and simulcasts for class 1 racing associations.

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Floor votes

  • House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 8, 2025
    91 yea · 5 nay · 2 not voting
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 9, 2025
    45 yea · 4 nay

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