SF 2295: Relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on dog races, and including effective date provisions

What it does

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.

Senate subcommittee · named February 18, 2026

• Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 6 against

For: Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; GREY2K USA Worldwide, Inc.; Humane World for Animals

Against: Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.; Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA); Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association; Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association; Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino; Wild Rose Entertainment, LLC

In plain words

1. January 12, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee · as SSB 3002
2. January 13, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Rozenboom, Drey and Schultz · as SSB 3002
3. January 20, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes · as SSB 3002
4. February 11, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2295 · as SSB 3002
5. February 12, 2026Filed in the Senate
6. February 12, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
7. February 16, 2026Sent to the Senate Ways and Means committee
8. February 18, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Dawson, Bisignano and Schultz