WSR 19-22-087

PROPOSED RULES

HORSE RACING COMMISSION

[Filed November 6, 2019, 8:28 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 19-15-058.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 260-48-620 Pools dependent on betting interests.

Hearing Location(s): On January 10, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., at the Auburn City Council Chambers, 25 West Main, Auburn, WA 98002.

Date of Intended Adoption: January 10, 2020.

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 5, 2020.

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 6, 2020.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Amends the requirement for racing associations to offer certain wagering pools based on the number of entries in a race.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Associations should have the ability to offer pools based on business decisions rather than number of entries to avoid "minus pools" that are a financial loss for the association.

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 6, 2019

Douglas L. Moore

Executive Secretary