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State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2020

 

 

 

HOUSE BILL 2723

 

 

 

AN ACT

 

amending Title 5, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 5-119; repealing section 5-119, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to horse racing.

 

 

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

 

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1.  Title 5, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 5-119, to read:

START_STATUTE5-119.  Arizona quarter horse racing circuit coordinating council; duties

A.  The Arizona quarter horse racing circuit coordinating council is established consisting of one member appointed by each county board of supervisors. The members of the council shall select a chairperson. members of the council are not eligible to receive compensation and are not eligible to receive reimbursement for expenses pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2.

B.  The council shall:

1.  Coordinate with each county fair racing association to promote an arizona quarter horse racing circuit in conjunction with each participating county fair racing association.

2.  Beginning with the 2021 racing season, develop a coordinated racing schedule among not more than six participating county fair racing associations.

3.  advise the department concerning establishing an application process and awarding a single permit for an Arizona quarter horse racing circuit. END_STATUTE

Sec. 2.  Delayed repeal

Section 5‑119, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, is repealed from and after June 30, 2023.