SB 5019 - DIGEST

Declares that the horse racing commission is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, and functions pertaining to parimutuel betting and wagering are hereby transferred to the gambling commission.

Provides that all powers, duties, and functions of the horse racing commission pertaining to the encouragement of the training and development of the equine industry in the state of Washington and the maintenance of race course facilities to ensure the safety of the public and the horses are transferred to the department of agriculture.

Repeals RCW 67.16.012, 67.16.014, 67.16.015, and 67.16.017.