CA SB1486

Removes language from the Horse Racing Law's statement of intent that referenced supporting the network of California fairs

Deletes obsolete references to emergency regulations for backstretch employee housing standards that were required to comply by January 1, 2004

Establishes that the California Horse Racing Board must adopt regulations for backstretch employee housing standards commensurate with the Employee Housing Act, with annual inspections required before issuing race meeting licenses

Increases minimum jockey riding fees by $10 per mount effective January 1, 2010, and by an additional $10 per mount (or $5 for the three lowest fees) effective January 1, 2012, with future increases tied to state minimum wage increases

Increases minimum amounts awarded to jockeys finishing second or third by $10 effective January 1, 2010, and by an additional $5 effective January 1, 2012, for races with purses of $9,999 or less