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 | 5,001,000 |
|---|---|
| Net change from current biennium | (1,018,000) Decrease |
| Percent change from current biennium | (16.9%) Decrease |
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
| 2023-25 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | 2021-23 Actual | 2023-25 Estimated | 2025-27 Proposed | |
| Industrial Insurance Premium Refund - Nonappropriated | 2,046 | ||||
| (4,685,000) | Horse Racing Commission Oper Acct - Nonappropriated | 3,341,462 | 4,685,000 | 3,667,000 | |
| (1,200,000) | Horse Racing Breed Owners Bonus Fnd - Nonappropriated | 1,227,191 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 | |
| (134,000) | Horse Racing Commission Class C Pur - Nonappropriated | 134,000 | 134,000 | ||
| (6,019,000) | Total Appropriated Funds | 4,570,699 | 6,019,000 | 5,001,000 | |
Non-Appropriated Funds
Operating Budget: Program Summary
| Program Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Annual Total | 2,304,971 | 2,935,783 | 1,078,098 | 2,537,000 | 2,464,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| 565,947 | 14.1% | (556,818) | (12.2%) | 987,119 | 24.6% |
Employment Summary
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 Actual | 2023-24 Estimated | 2024-25 Estimated | 2025-26 Proposed | 2026-27 Proposed | |
| FTE Staff Years | 10.1 | 9.7 | 11.1 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
