A bill for an act relating to thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons.

This bill sets minimum lengths for horse racing seasons in Iowa: thoroughbred seasons must be at least 67 days, and quarter horse seasons at least 26 days. It requires thoroughbred and quarter horse racing to occur in separate, non-overlapping seasons - meaning races of different breeds cannot be held on the same calendar day or during overlapping periods - unless racing associations and Polk County's racetrack licensee agree in writing. The bill clarifies that the state racing commission must enforce this separation, responding to a recent interpretation that allowed overlapping races without such agreement. It directly affects thoroughbred and quarter horse racing associations, the Polk County racetrack licensee, and the state racing commission.