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ArizonaHB 4155Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular SessionHouse

amusements; 2026-2027

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

2026-2027adg (see also: department of gaming)alcoholic beverages - title 4amusementsamusements and sports - title 5department of gaming (adg)horse racingliquor licenses fund

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

More first-time horses can race

For race meetings in 2026 and 2027, the Department of Gaming can allow a first-time starter horse to race with gate approval and at least two timed workouts. One workout must be out of the gate and within 60 days before the race. Approval is not guaranteed, and the rule ends after December 31, 2027.

Horse racing faces added betting fee

For fiscal year 2026–2027, the Department of Gaming collects an added assessment of 0.5% of money wagered on live and simulcast races. The assessment comes out of pari-mutuel pools, on top of existing deductions. The law does not state how this changes household payouts.

Liquor fund surplus moves yearly

Each December 31, Arizona sends any liquor licenses fund balance above $700,000 to the state general fund. This changes when the money moves, not the amount owed by households.

Wagering fees fund state oversight

The law combines fantasy sports and unarmed combat money in the event wagering fund. The state transfers 90% of monthly deposits to the general fund by the 25th of the next month. The Department of Gaming can use up to 10% of applicable money for yearly regulation and enforcement, including event wagering and another gaming chapter. Up to $500,000 each fiscal year from that allocation can support problem gambling programs, and grants can use other money designated for that purpose.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • David Livingston

    Republican • House

  • Julie Willoughby

    Republican • House

  • Michael Carbone

    Republican • House

  • Neal Carter

    Republican • House

  • Steve Montenegro

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 46 • No: 6

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 23 • No: 5

House vote • 6/10/2026

Appropriations: DP

Yes: 15 • No: 1 • Other: 2

House vote • 6/10/2026

Rules: C&P

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/13/2026Governor

  2. Senate First Reading

    6/11/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading: Passed

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Miscellaneous Motion: Passed

    6/11/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading: Passed

    6/11/2026House

  6. Committee of the Whole: do pass

    6/11/2026House

  7. House Second Reading

    6/10/2026House

  8. Rules: C&P

    6/10/2026House

  9. Appropriations: DP

    6/10/2026House

  10. House First Reading

    6/9/2026House

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