SSB 3002: Relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on simultaneously telecast 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 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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 13, 2026

• Sen. Ken Rozenboom (R) · ken.rozenboom@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Catelin Drey (D) · catelin.drey@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
2. January 13, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Rozenboom, Drey and Schultz
3. January 20, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 11, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2295