The APRIL 17, 2020 Meeting has been Canceled, Check back here for more information regarding a Special meeting to be held sometime after April 9, 2020

Next Meeting Agenda and handouts

Meeting handouts will be available the week of the meeting.
April 17, 2020 Meeting Agenda - Canceled
(March 13, 2020)
 
Friday, April 17, 2020 9:30 a.m.
Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive
Auburn, WA 98001

NOTE: This meeting will be made available via teleconference. Details will be posted on the commission website in advance.

  1. Approval of the special meeting minutes of March 13, 2020 (Action item)
  2. Commissioners’ reports
  3. Industry Reports
    1. Emerald Downs report;
    2. WHBPA report;
    3. WTBOA report; and
    4. Sun Downs Report
  4. ADW License Renewal - NYRA Bets (Action item)
  5. Adoption Hearings: (Action items)
    1. WAC 260-40-280 Impaired horses and WAC 260-70-720 Posterior digital neurectomy.
  6. Update on Out of Competition Testing
  7. Executive Secretary’s Report
    1. Wagering Recap (March 2020); and
    2. Monthly Financial Statement (February 2020)
  8. Discussion Items - Commissioners
  9. 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 any matter added to the agenda in a regular meeting. The commission may meet in an executive closed 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 June 12, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the Auburn City Council Chambers in Auburn, Washington.

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:

CANCELED - Friday, April 17, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Emerald Downs
2300 Ron Crockett Drive, Auburn, WA 98001
Discussion Topics:
NYRA Bets Renewal

Friday, June 12, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Auburn City Council Chambers
25 W Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001
Discussion Topics:
TVG Renewal

Friday, July 24, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Auburn City Council Chambers
25 W Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001
Discussion Topics:
Annual Review of License Fees (WAC 260-36-085)
Watch and Wager Renewal
Xpress Bet Renewal

Friday, September 11, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Auburn City Council Chambers
25 W Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001
Discussion Topics:
Approval of Agency Budget
Request Legislation

Friday, October 9, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Auburn City Council Chambers
25 W Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001
Discussion Topics:
Annual Review of Source Market Fee Distribution
WHRC Meeting Dates for 2021

Friday, November 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Auburn City Council Chambers
25 W Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001
Discussion Topics:
End of Meet Reports - Veterinarian and Stewards
Emerald Downs Date Request