HB 2358 - Horse and Dog Racing

• Repeals section 5-105.01 and section 5-111.03 relating to dog racing provisions and dog racing capital improvements.

• Removes all references to dog racing from Arizona racing regulations, including eliminating dog racing permittee regulations, dog racing meeting permits, and dog racing-specific wagering requirements.

• Modifies the Arizona Racing Commission's authority to allow stewards to require drug testing of individuals with direct hands-on contact with horses, removing references to greyhounds.

• Eliminates greyhound racing requirements such as mandatory Arizona-bred dog races, greyhound breeding regulations, and kennel owner licensing provisions.

• Removes dog racing revenue allocations and purse distribution requirements, while maintaining horse and harness racing revenue sharing and capital improvement provisions.