This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule concerning thoroughbred racing. Specifically, it addresses the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on July 24, 2025, which was subsequently modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled on November 5, 2025. The bill confirms the Racing Commission's authority to implement this rule, which is designated as thoroughbred racing, 178 CSR 01.

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the Racing Commission has the necessary authorization to proceed with the rule-making process for thoroughbred racing, thereby facilitating the regulation and oversight of this activity within the state. The bill does not include any deletions or additional insertions beyond the specified authorization for the Racing Commission.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-7-1