Legislative Issues

Click on the links below for a summary of a particular issue. Following each summary is a link to download a complete version of the source document, provided by The American Horse Council.

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American Horse Council Documents

Issue Description
Quarantine USDA Proposal on Quarantine Stations
Economic Stimulus History of 2002 Economic Stimulus Bill
Disaster Assistance MRLS assistance
Racing Overview Overview/Economic Impact
Internet Gambling Analysis of H.R. 556 and 2579
HR 4954 HR 4954 Internet Gambling Bill, 9/30/06
HR 4954 Explanation HR 4954 Explanatory Statement 9/30/06
West Nile Virus Background/Vaccination Info
HR 2622/3781 “Anti-slaughter” Bill

Medication Documents

Issue Description
Foreign Substances Guidelines Recommended Penalties and Model Rule
Prohibited Practices April 14, 2002 Designation
Model Rules Map RMTC Model Rules Map
RMTC Model Rules Vet RMTC Model Rules, Chapter 11, Veterinary

Other Important Documents

Issue Description
Interstate Horseracing Act (PDF) Chapter 57 – Interstate Horseracing
Chart of Track TakeOuts Base on Wager Type (PDF) Track Tackeout
National HBPA’s Position on BRASS HAT (PDF) Formal Position of the Full Board of Directors
Long Range Disaster Planning (PDF) Emergency Plans for Horses
Resolution on Diligence in Contracting for Simulcasting and Advance Deposit Wagering Companies (PDF) Resolution on Diligence in Contracting for Simulcasting and Advance Deposit Wagering Companies
KHBPA Memo in Opposition to TRO KHBPA Memo in Opposition to TRO
Failure to Disclose Exclusivity Failure to Disclose Exclusivity