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

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 11, 2026
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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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 simultaneously telecast dog races to an entity that has entered into an agreement with the Iowa horsemen’s benevolent and protective association for source market fees. The bill takes effect July 1, 2027. The bill does not otherwise amend or eliminate authorizations for or references in the Code to dog racing S.F. _____ generally or wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races under other licenses.

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 January 13, 2026. On January 20, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Ken Rozenboom REmail
• Sen. Catelin Drey DEmail
• Sen. Jason Schultz REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§99D.15§99D.9D

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Family tree

Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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