Bill > SB0276

This bill modifies the Utah Horse Racing Commission's hearing procedures by clarifying and formalizing the process for administrative proceedings related to license denials, suspensions, revocations, and fine impositions. The bill specifies that such proceedings will be conducted as informal adjudicative proceedings under the Utah Administrative Procedures Act, with hearings held in the county where the commission has an office or at a designated location. The bill introduces new provisions that require the commission to notify applicants or licensees at least seven days before a hearing, allows the commission to delegate hearing authority to a hearing officer, and establishes that final commission orders take effect immediately unless stayed by a court. Additionally, the bill provides that a person aggrieved by a commission ruling may appeal to a court, and if the commission prevails in such an appeal, the court shall award costs, fees, and attorney fees to the department. The bill also requires the commission to create rules of procedure for hearings before the board of stewards and clarifies the commission's and board's powers to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and regulate hearing proceedings. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, unless approved by a two-thirds majority in the legislature, which could make it effective upon gubernatorial approval or veto override.

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