MI HB4310

Creates a horse racing advisory commission within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development with members appointed by the governor, including horse racing experts, veterinarians, horsemen's association representatives, and racetrack operators.

Establishes licensing for third-party facilitators to process horse race wagers electronically, requiring joint contracts with all race meeting licensees and certified horsemen's organizations, with the race meeting licensee remaining responsible for all facilitator conduct.

Requires automatic issuance of race meeting licenses to Michigan casino license holders if all statutory requirements are met, subject to a 50-mile distance restriction from other licensed racetracks.

Directs net commission from third-party facilitator wagering to a pari-mutuel horse racing disbursement account, distributed equally among certified horsemen's organizations and track licensees.

Imposes a 1% tax on wagers processed through third-party facilitators, with 90% to the Michigan agriculture and equine industry development fund and 10% to the horse racing advisory commission for promotion, marketing, research, and equine support programs.