ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

HR2002: harness racing; resumption

Sponsor: Representative Thorpe, LD 6

Committee on Land & Agriculture

Overview

Declares that the House of Representatives supports the resumption of harness racing in Arizona and requests that the Arizona Racing Commission (Commission) update rules and regulations and incorporate best practices for the health, safety and fairness of those involved.

History

Harness racing is horse racing where horses are harnessed to a sulky, carriage or similar vehicle and guided by a driver (A.R.S. § 5-101).

The Commission regulates the racing industry. To that end, it issues racing dates, prepares and adopts rules to govern racing meetings and conducts hearings on applications for permits to conduct races, including harness races (A.R.S. §§ 5-104 and 5-107).

Provisions

1. Declares that the House of Representatives supports the resumption of harness racing in Arizona.

2. Requests that the Commission update harness racing rules and regulations and incorporate best practices for the health, safety and fairness of those involved.

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