Relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on dog races, and including effective date provisions

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 11, 2026
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   Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill removes the authority of the state racing and gaming commission to issue licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on dog races and makes conforming changes. However, the bill does not amend references to dog racetracks, and does not eliminate the tax imposed on the gross sum wagered by the pari-mutuel method at each track licensed for dog races (Code section 99D.15(3)). The bill takes effect July 1, 2027.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named February 18, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Dan Dawson REmail
• Sen. Tony Bisignano DEmail
• Sen. Jason Schultz REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§162.20§725.14§99D.10§99D.11§99D.12§99D.13§99D.14§99D.15§99D.2§99D.20§99D.22§99D.23§99D.24§99D.25§99D.3§99D.4§99D.5§99D.6§99D.7§99D.8§99D.9§99D.9A§99D.9D§99F.1§99F.2§99F.4A§99F.6

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