HB 2446 Summary

• Amends Arizona racing law to allow wagering on simulcast dog races to begin at 4:15 a.m. mountain standard time (changed from 4:15 p.m.) on days when live dog racing is conducted in counties with commercial horse or harness racing history.

• Restricts dog race simulcasting during live horse or harness racing hours to only races conducted in the United States or Mexico.

• Establishes that simulcast dog races may only be wagered on during, immediately before, or immediately after live horse or harness racing hours when those live races are being conducted.

• Makes conforming changes to references in racing statute sections regarding county fair racing operations and minimum racing day requirements.