Concerning horse racing.

SB 5563 creates the Washington Horse Racing Commission, consisting of three gubernatorial appointees (one must be a horse breeder), to oversee state horse racing regulations. It requires at least one Washington-bred horse race daily at all licensed meets, sets license fees ($500 per live race day), and mandates that commission funds be used for operational costs or distributed to equestrian nonprofits. The bill also defines key terms like "parimutuel wagering" (betting pools) and requires racecourses to maintain safety standards for horses and the public. This directly affects horse racing operators, breeders, and nonprofit equestrian organizations that receive funding from the commission.