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OK HB1089
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bob Culver
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma horse racing law (3A O.S. 2021, Section 267) to remove "reception" from the list of items organization licensees must negotiate with horsemen's representatives, leaving only "simulcast transmission" as a required negotiation topic
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Organization licensees must still negotiate with official horsemen's representatives on race meeting conditions, distribution of commissions and purses, off-track wagering, and participant welfare and benefits
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Horsemen may opt out of representation by filing written notice with the track's horsemen's bookkeeper; if more than 50% of a single breed's horsemen opt out, the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission may hold an election for an alternate representative
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Official horsemen's representative organizations and breed organizations receiving funding must provide annual complete financial accounting to the Commission
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Effective date: November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Amusements and sports; horse racing; organization licensees; negotiate; covenant; effective date.
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2025
5/6/2025