Pari-mutuel Horse Racing
What it does: This bill creates the Pari-mutuel Horse Racing Commission and allows for pari-mutuel horse racing and wagering. This bill: defines terms; creates the Pari-mutuel Horse Racing Commission (commission); provides for the commission's membership, authority, and duties; requires the state auditor to audit the commission's accounting; allows the commission to issue licenses and permits for pari-mutuel events; allows the commission to enforce fines and penalties for permit and license violations; requires voters to approve pari-mutuel horse racing and wagering within a county before the commission… (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Senate/ failed
The tally
Yes 13 · No 14 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Republicans | 7 | 14 | 1 |
| Other or unknown party | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 7 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Ann MillnerR5Yes
- David HinkinsR26Yes
- Don IpsonR29Yes
- Evan VickersR28Yes
- John JohnsonR3Yes
- Mike McKellR25Yes
- Ron WintertonR20Yes
The full roll (29)
Yes 13
- Ann MillnerR5
- David HinkinsR26
- Don IpsonR29
- Evan VickersR28
- Jen PlumbD9
- John JohnsonR3
- Karen KwanD12
- Kathleen RiebeD15
- Mike McKellR25
- Nate BlouinD13
- Ron WintertonR20
- Stephanie PitcherD14
- Former memberFOR
No 14
Not voting 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.