A bill for an act relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races, and including effective date provisions.

This bill creates a new licensing pathway for entities to operate pari-mutuel wagering on telecast dog races (without requiring live races at the facility), subject to specific rules. It requires applicants to have agreements with the Iowa horsemen’s association for source market fees and mandates annual audits. A 2% tax applies to wagering over $25 million annually on telecast races, with revenue split between the horse racing fund and the gaming commission. The license fee structure is set by the commission, and the bill takes effect July 1, 2027. It directly affects gambling operators, the Iowa horsemen’s association, and the gaming commission.