2026-2027; amusements.

This Arizona bill would require commercial horse racing operators to pay a 0.5 percent regulatory fee on all wagers placed during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The fee would be collected from the money taken out of betting pools by the racing permits. Additionally, the bill allows first-time race starters to compete if they have official gate approval and have completed two timed workouts, with one workout occurring within 60 days of the race. These changes would apply to both live and simulcast horse racing events in the state for the specified years.