WSR 24-07-026

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

HORSE RACING COMMISSION

[Filed March 11, 2024, 3:48 p.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-49-070 Distribution of source market fees.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.16.020.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington horse racing commission (commission) may need to adjust the source market fee distribution to reflect a change in duties performed by commission employees if a voluntary agreement with the Horseracing Industry Safety Authority and/or the Horseracing Industry Welfare Unit is signed.

Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Amanda Benton, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516, phone 360-459-6462, fax 360-459-6461, TTY 360-459-6462, email Amanda.benton@whrc.wa.gov, website www.whrc.wa.gov.

March 11, 2024

Amanda Benton

Executive Secretary