Next Meeting Agenda and handouts

Meeting handouts will be available the week of the meeting.
 February 10, 2023 Meeting Agenda
(January 17, 2023)
​9:30 am
Zoom Video Conference and in-person at Emerald Downs 5th floor Council Room, 2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn, WA 98001.
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  1. Approval of the meeting minutes of January 13, 2023. (Action item)
  2. Commissioners' reports (Informational item)
  3. Legislation update (Informational item)
  4. Industry reports:
    1. Emerald Downs report;
    2. WHBPA report;
    3. WTBOA report; and
    4. Sun Downs report.
  5. Sun Downs Dates request and officials (Action item)
  6. Distribution of Donahue Fun (Action item)
  7. Approval annual year-end report (Action item)
  8. Category 1 Interference Rules (Informational item)
  9. Executive Secretary's Report
    1. Wagering Recap (January 2023); and
    2. Monthly Financial Statement (December 2022).
  10. Sun Downs Grant Request (Action item)
  11. Travel - February Breeders Awards Banquet (Action item)
  12. Discussion items - Commissioners
  13. Any other business that may be properly brought before the Commission.
NOTE: The Commissioners may take a break (at or near 12 noon) for one hour for lunch. The commission may need to adjust times or order of agenda items. The commission may take final action on any matter listed on the agenda, and/or on any matter added to the agenda in a regular meeting. The commission may meet in an executive session closed to the public for any reason listed in RCW 42.30.110, and may take final action in the public portion of the meeting following an executive session. The reason for the executive session and duration will be announced prior to the start of the executive session. The commission may meet in a closed session during this meeting for any reason listed in RCW 42.30.140, including but not limited to deliberations on enforcement (quasi-judicial) matters.
 
The next regular meeting of the Commission will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:30 am at Emerald Downs and via Zoom.

Commission Meeting Minutes

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Future Commission Meetings

Commission meetings will be held at the following locations on the time and dates shown:

Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn, WA 98001
5th Floor Tribal Council Room and Zoom Video Conference

Discussion Topics:
Emerald Downs Officials
Class C Race Dates
Class C Officials

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn, WA 98001
5th Floor Tribal Council Room and Zoom Video Conference

Discussion Topics:
Twin Spires Renewal
​EBet Renewal

Friday, April 14, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn, WA 98001
5th Floor Tribal Council Room and Zoom Video Conference

Discussion Topics:
NYRABets Renewal

Friday, June 9, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn, WA 98001
5th Floor Tribal Council Room and Zoom Video Conference

Discussion Topics:
TVG Renewal

Friday, July 28, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn, WA 98001
5th Floor Tribal Council Room and Zoom Video Conference

Discussion Topics:
Watch and Wager Renewal
​Xpress Bet Renewal

Friday, September 8, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn, WA 98001
5th Floor Tribal Council Room and Zoom Video Conference

Discussion Topics:
Approval of Agency Budget
Request Legislation
Annual Review of License Fees

Friday, October 13, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn, WA 98001
5th Floor Tribal Council Room and Zoom Video Conference

Discussion Topics:
Annual Review of Source Market Fee Distribution
WHRC Meeting Dates for 2024

Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn, WA 98001
5th Floor Tribal Council Room and Zoom Video Conference

Discussion Topics:
Premier Turf Club Renewal
End of Meet Reports - Veterinarian and Stewards
​Emerald Downs Date Request