Missouri Horse Racing Commission

3417 Knipp Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Phone: (573)-526-4080
Fax: (573)-526-1999

Email: publicrelations@mgc.dps.mo.gov
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Details on Board or Commission

Authority: Missouri Constitution Article III, Section 39 (C)

Department: Public Safety

Mission: The Missouri Horse Racing Commission oversees the development and administration of the pari-mutuel horse racing industry in Missouri and encourages the breeding of Missouri horses for use in the racing industry.

Function: The Horse Racing Commission is assigned to the Missouri Gaming Commission and provides advice on matters related to the development and administration of the pari-mutuel horse racing industry in Missouri.

SubCommittees:

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 2 meetings

Location of meetings: Jefferson City; conference call

Duration of meetings: 1 day

Preparation time for meetings: 1 hour

Total time commitment: 2 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 5

Appointed members: 5

Term length: 5 years

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: no

Political Requirements: yes, not more than 3 members may be members of the same political party

Geographic Requirements: yes, no more than one member may be a resident of any one congressional district or of any single county or of the City of St. Louis

Senate Consent Required: Yes