Washington Horse Racing Commission - Current Law
RCW 67.16
The Washington Horse Racing Commission was established in 1933 as oversight to the legalization of the pari-mutuel betting on horse races in Washington State. The commission is comprised of three members selected by the Governor, one being a breeder of horses within Washington state. The commission receives assistance from four legislative ex officio members. The commission is responsible for licensing, supervision, and regulation of all pari-mutuel horse racing in Washington state.
Agency Mission
The Horse Racing Commission regulates pari-mutuel horse racing and supports the development of the horse racing industry.
| Request | 4,576,000 |
|---|---|
| Net change from current biennium | (1,267,000) Decrease |
| Percent change from current biennium | (21.7%) Decrease |
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
| 2019-21 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | 2017-19 Actual | 2019-21 Estimated | 2021-23 Proposed | |
| Horse Racing Commission Oper Acct - State | |||||
| Total Appropriated Funds | |||||
Non-Appropriated Funds
| 2019-21 Non-Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Balance | Non-Apropriated Funds | 2017-19 Actual | 2019-21 Estimated | 2021-23 Proposed |
| Industrial Insurance Premium Refund - Nonappropriated | 2,816 | ||||
| (3,684,000) | Horse Racing Commission Oper Acct - Nonappropriated | 3,357,621 | 3,684,000 | 3,242,000 | |
| (1,984,000) | Horse Racing Breed Owners Bonus Fnd - Nonappropriated | 1,514,796 | 1,984,000 | 1,200,000 | |
| (175,000) | Horse Racing Commission Class C Pur - Nonappropriated | 152,514 | 175,000 | 134,000 | |
| (5,843,000) | Total Non-Appropriated Funds | 5,027,746 | 5,843,000 | 4,576,000 | |
Operating Budget: Program Summary
| Program Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Annual Total | 2,421,738 | 2,093,536 | 1,177,318 | 2,316,000 | 2,260,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| 3,179,097 | 172.0% | (1,756,892) | (34.9%) | 1,305,146 | 39.9% |
Employment Summary
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 Actual | 2019-20 Estimated | 2020-21 Estimated | 2021-22 Proposed | 2022-23 Proposed | |
| FTE Staff Years | 12.5 | 9.0 | 13.4 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
