Washington Horse Racing Commission
RCW 67.16
The Washington Horse Racing Commission was established in 1933 as oversight to the legalization of the pari-mutuel betting on horse races in Washington State. The commission is comprised of three members selected by the Governor, one being a breeder of horses within Washington state. The commission receives assistance from four legislative ex officio members. The commission is responsible for licensing, supervision, and regulation of all pari-mutuel horse racing in Washington state.
Agency Mission
The Horse Racing Commission regulates pari-mutuel horse racing and supports the development of the horse racing industry.
| Request | 5,781,000 |
|---|---|
| Net change from current biennium | (253,000) Decrease |
| Percent change from current biennium | (4.2%) Decrease |
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
| 2017-19 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | 2015-17 Actual | 2017-19 Estimated | 2019-21 Proposed | |
| Horse Racing Commission Oper Acct - State | 3,258,083 | ||||
| Total Appropriated Funds | 3,258,083 | ||||
Non-Appropriated Funds
| 2017-19 Non-Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Balance | Non-Apropriated Funds | 2015-17 Actual | 2017-19 Estimated | 2019-21 Proposed |
| Industrial Insurance Premium Refund - Nonappropriated | 1,299 | ||||
| (3,862,000) | Horse Racing Commission Oper Acct - Nonappropriated | 3,862,000 | 3,622,000 | ||
| (1,984,000) | Horse Racing Breed Owners Bonus Fnd - Nonappropriated | 1,770,502 | 1,984,000 | 1,984,000 | |
| (188,000) | Horse Racing Commission Class C Pur - Nonappropriated | 76,848 | 188,000 | 175,000 | |
| (6,034,000) | Total Non-Appropriated Funds | 1,848,649 | 6,034,000 | 5,781,000 | |
Operating Budget: Program Summary
| Program Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Annual Total | 2,587,025 | 2,606,009 | 1,404,604 | 2,898,000 | 2,883,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| 255,067 | 5.3% | (1,096,120) | (21.5%) | 1,770,388 | 44.1% |
Employment Summary
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 Actual | 2017-18 Estimated | 2018-19 Estimated | 2019-20 Proposed | 2020-21 Proposed | |
| FTE Staff Years | 14.2 | 13.6 | 15.2 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
