PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-40-155 The effect of wins on eligibility.
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 language is being amended to reflect the current practice of Class A and B racing offering mixed breed races and the eligibility of thoroughbreds that win races at the Class C meets competing in them.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
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 Douglas L. Moore, Deputy Executive Secretary, Washington Horse Racing Commission, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516-5578, phone (360) 459-6462, fax (360) 459-6461, doug.moore@whrc.state.wa.us.
August 30, 2011
Douglas L. Moore
Deputy Executive Secretary