HF 2378: Relating to pari-mutuel wagering, concerning distribution of horse racing purse moneys and establishing a fund for certain race horse organizations

What it does

This bill concerns horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering under the control of the racing and gaming commission.7 provides that the racing and gaming commission shall regulate the purse structure for race meetings. The bill provides that of purse moneys dedicated for thoroughbred racing, percent, and not percent, shall be distributed to an organization representing owners of thoroughbred race horses.27A creates an Iowa race horse aftercare organization assistance fund in the state treasury under the control of the racing and gaming commission.

Senate subcommittee · named February 24, 2022

• Sen. R. Smith
• Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Pam Jochum (D)

Lobbying · 3 for, 1 against

For: Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA); Iowa Harness Horsemen's Association; Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association

Against: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

In plain words

1. February 10, 2022Filed in the House
2. February 23, 2022Passed the House, 97–0
3. February 24, 2022Arrived in the Senate
4. February 24, 2022Senate subcommittee named: R. Smith, Dawson and Jochum
5. March 2, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. March 16, 2022Approved by the Senate committee
7. April 12, 2022Passed the Senate, 46–2
8. May 2, 2022Sent to the Governor
9. May 2, 2022Signed into law