All Roll Calls
Yes: 72 • No: 30
ArizonaSB 1736Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular SessionSenate
2025-2026; amusements
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
2025-2026adg (see also: department of gaming)advertisingamusementsamusements and sports - title 5budget billsbudget reconciliationdefinitiondelayed repealdepartment of gaming (adg)dispositionexemptionexpirationgate approvalgross receiptshorse racinglevy of taxlicense feesliquor producersliquor wholesalersmedical examinationson-sale retailerspari-mutuel poolracing regulation fundregulatory assessmentrenewalsponsorshiptemporarily extended premisestimed workoutsverification and financial audit
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Liquor sponsors gain concert access
Through June 30, 2027, liquor producers or wholesalers may sponsor and advertise with a licensed on-sale retailer at a concert. The temporary venue space must hold more than 1,000 people and be next to a multipurpose facility. The provision is repealed after December 31, 2027.
More first-time horses can race
In 2025 and 2026, the gaming department may 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 within 60 days before the race. The rule is repealed after December 31, 2026.
Unarmed combat fees fund oversight
The commission deposits unarmed-combat license fees into a dedicated account for regulation. This changes where the fees go, not household payments or eligibility.
New assessment on commercial race pools
In fiscal year 2025–2026, Arizona charges an added assessment of 0.5% on live and simulcast race wagering handled by commercial permittees. It covers in-state and out-of-state wagers and comes from pari-mutuel pools, in addition to other allowed deductions. The assessment may leave less money for bettor payouts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
John Kavanagh
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/26/2025
DP/C&P
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/26/2025
THIRD: Passed
Yes: 40 • No: 16
Senate vote • 6/19/2025
THIRD: Passed
Yes: 17 • No: 12
Senate vote • 6/17/2025
DP
Yes: 7 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Third Reading: Passed
6/26/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole: do pass
6/26/2025SenateMiscellaneous Motion: Passed
6/26/2025Senateundefined: DP/C&P
6/26/2025SenateThird Reading: Passed
6/19/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole: do pass amended
6/19/2025Senateundefined: PFC
6/17/2025Senateundefined: DP
6/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
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