WSR 18-24-034

PROPOSED RULES

HORSE RACING COMMISSION

[Filed November 28, 2018, 11:03 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 18-11-086.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 260-08 WAC, Practice and procedure.

Hearing Location(s): On January 11, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., at the Auburn City Council Chambers, 25 West Main, Auburn, WA 98002.

Date of Intended Adoption: January 11, 2019.

Submit Written Comments to: Douglas L. Moore, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516, email doug.moore@whrc.state.wa.us, fax 360-549-6461, by January 3, 2019.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Patty Brown, phone 360-459-6462, fax 360-459-6461, email patty.brown@whrc.state.wa.us, by January 3, 2019.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To move policy 2010-02 into WAC.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Approved the attendance of a commissioner via electronic methods as a voting member for convenience and possible cost savings.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.020.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Douglas L. Moore, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516, 360-459-6462.

A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.

A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328.

The proposed rule does not impose more-than-minor costs on businesses. Following is a summary of the agency's analysis showing how costs were calculated. Not business related.

November 28, 2018

Douglas L. Moore

Executive Secretary