Notice of Introduction for Second Substitute Senate Bill 5598 - Update: 10 Year Analysis Complete

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UPDATE: The 10 year analysis for 2SSB 5598, titled AN ACT Relating to the funding of legalized horse racing and the recreational use of horses in Washington state, has been completed. The Office of Financial Management has identified this bill as requiring a ten-year projection of increased cost to the taxpayers or affected fee payers.

Ten-year projection:

Washington Horse Racing Commission:

Section 1 authorizes WHRC to impose fees to ensure compliance with federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA).  The Horse Racing Commission currently

has no plans to levy fees under this statute.

Ten-year projection prepared in consultation with the following agencies:

Washington Horse Racing Commission

The second substitute bill was proposed by:

Senate Committee on Ways & Means
(360) 786-7715



The original bill sponsors and contact information are:




Legislative Bill Information Website: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/

Initiative 960 Website: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/tax/default.asp