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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5953

SB 5953: Horse racing handicapping

Authorizing class 1 racing associations to conduct handicapping contests.

Summary

Exempts from Washington Gambling Commission rules, Washington Horse Racing Commission-authorized handicap contests involving the outcome of multiple horse races, and allows the handicap contests to be conducted by a licensed class 1 racing association.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5953), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2005

IntroducedFeb 16, 2005
Out of committeeMar 2, 2005
Passed SenateMar 15, 2005
Passed HouseApr 11, 2005
GovernorMay 9, 2005
LawMay 9, 2005

Prime sponsor: Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
Introduced: February 16, 2005 in the Senate
Last action: May 9, 2005
Session law: Chapter 351, Laws of 2005
Companion bill: HB 2070
Versions: SB 5953, SSB 5953

AN ACT Relating to handicapping contests conducted by class 1 racing associations;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ken Jacobsen (D-46)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Alex Deccio R-14 Karen Keiser D-33 Marilyn Rasmussen D-2 Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 15, 2005

Version voted on: SSB 5953

35 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	19	7	0	0
Republican	16	4	0	3

How each member voted

Yea (35)

Nay (11)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2005

Version voted on: SSB 5953

91 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	55	1	0	0
Republican	36	4	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (91)

Nay (5)

Excused (2)

Cary Condotta R-12
Mary Skinner R-14

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History

May 9, 2005Effective date 7/24/2005. (SSB 5953)
May 9, 2005Chapter 351, 2005 Laws. (SSB 5953)
May 9, 2005Governor signed. (SSB 5953)
Apr 20, 2005Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5953)
Apr 16, 2005Speaker signed. (SSB 5953)
Apr 12, 2005President signed. (SSB 5953)
Apr 11, 2005Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5953)
Apr 11, 2005Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5953)
Apr 7, 2005Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5953)
Mar 28, 2005CL - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5953)
Mar 28, 2005CL - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5953)
Mar 17, 2005First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. (SSB 5953)
Mar 15, 2005Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5953)
Mar 15, 2005Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5953)
Mar 15, 20051st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5953)
Mar 15, 20051st substitute bill substituted.
Mar 11, 2005Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5953)
Mar 11, 2005Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 2, 2005Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5953)
Mar 2, 2005LCRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5953)
Mar 2, 2005LCRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Mar 2, 2005Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 16, 2005First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.

SB 5953 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5953 (2025–26) Medical loss ratio · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5953 (2023–24) Incarcerated student grants · Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2024
SB 5953 (2021–22) Abandoned vehicles/sales tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5953 (2019–20) State peace monument · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5953 (2017–18) Private label alcohol sales · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5953 (2015–16) Nonprofits/prevailing wage · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5953 (2013–14) Aerospace appropriations · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5953 (2011–12) Liquor sales privatization · Did not pass · died in committee

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