WSR 25-06-047

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

HORSE RACING COMMISSION

[Filed February 27, 2025, 4:21 p.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-48-960 Handicapping contests.

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 has agency request legislation that, if it becomes law, will allow both licensed class 1 racing associations and licensed advanced deposit wagering firms to operate handicapping contests. This rule would need to be updated to reflect a change in the law.

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 360-450-6462, fax 360-450-6461, TTY 360-450-6462, email Amanda.benton@whrc.state.wa.us, website www.whrc.wa.gov.

February 27, 2025

Amanda Benton

Executive Secretary