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

SF 2295 updates Iowa's licensing rules for venues conducting pari-mutuel wagering on dog and horse races. It clarifies definitions (like "racetrack enclosure" and "wagering area"), requires licenses for events using pari-mutuel betting, and specifically allows dog racetracks to continue operating after live racing ends by shifting to telecast wagering - Dubuque County's track until October 31, 2014, and Pottawattamie County's until December 31, 2015. The bill also prohibits building racetracks on prime farmland outside city limits and mandates neighborhood impact studies for new licenses. This directly affects dog and horse racing venues seeking or holding licenses under Iowa law.