Washington Horse Racing Commission - Current Law
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 | 4,898,000 |
|---|---|
| Net change from current biennium | 255,000 Increase |
| Percent change from current biennium | 5.5% Increase |
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
| 2021-23 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | 2019-21 Actual | 2021-23 Estimated | 2023-25 Proposed | |
| Industrial Insurance Premium Refund - Nonappropriated | 9,963 | ||||
| (3,309,000) | Horse Racing Commission Oper Acct - Nonappropriated | 2,830,872 | 3,309,000 | 3,564,000 | |
| (1,200,000) | Horse Racing Breed Owners Bonus Fnd - Nonappropriated | 1,163,917 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 | |
| (134,000) | Horse Racing Commission Class C Pur - Nonappropriated | 134,000 | 134,000 | ||
| (4,643,000) | Total Appropriated Funds | 4,004,752 | 4,643,000 | 4,898,000 | |
Non-Appropriated Funds
Operating Budget: Program Summary
| Program Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Annual Total | 1,911,216 | 2,265,729 | 694,527 | 2,474,000 | 2,424,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| (870,480) | (17.9%) | (1,044,497) | (26.1%) | 1,937,745 | 65.5% |
Employment Summary
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 Actual | 2021-22 Estimated | 2022-23 Estimated | 2023-24 Proposed | 2024-25 Proposed | |
| FTE Staff Years | 9.9 | 9.7 | 13.7 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
