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Nebraska State Racing Commission

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska State Racing Commission
  • Contact Person:
    Tom Sage
  • Purpose:
    The purpose of the State Racing Commission is to provide statewide regulation of horseracing in order to prevent and eliminate corrupt practices
  • How Many Affectable:
    Can not determine a number. Couild be tens of thousands.
  • How Many Served:
    Can not determine a number. Couild be tens of thousands.
  • Year Created:
    1935
  • Year Active:
    81 years
  • Sunset Date:
    blank
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Revised Statutes of Nebraska Section 2-1201
  • Parent Agency:
    NA
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    5
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    Yes
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    2-1201. State Racing Commission; creation; members; terms; qualifications; bond or insurance.(1) There hereby is created a State Racing Commission.(2) Until July 15, 2010, the commission shall consist of three members who shall be appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by a majority of the members elected to the Legislature and may be for cause removed by the Governor. One member shall be appointed each year for a term of three years. The members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.(3) On and after July 15, 2010, the commission shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by a majority of the members elected to the Legislature and may be for cause removed by the Governor. One member of the commission shall be appointed from each congressional district, as such districts existed on January 1, 2010, and two members of the commission shall be appointed at large for terms as follows:(a) The member representing the second congressional district who is appointed on or after April 1, 2010, shall serve until March 31, 2014, and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Thereafter the term of the member representing such district shall be four years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified;(b) The member representing the third congressional district who is appointed on or after April 1, 2011, shall serve until March 31, 2015, and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Thereafter the term of the member representing such district shall be four years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified;(c) The member representing the first congressional district who is appointed on or after April 1, 2012, shall serve until March 31, 2016, and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Thereafter the term of the member representing such district shall be four years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified;(d) Not later than sixty days after July 15, 2010, the Governor shall appoint one at-large member who shall serve until March 31, 2013, and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Thereafter the term of such member shall be four years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified; and(e) Not later than sixty days after July 15, 2010, the Governor shall appoint one at-large member who shall serve until March 31, 2014, and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Thereafter the term of such member shall be four years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.(4) Not more than three members of the commission shall belong to the same political party. No more than two of the members shall reside, when appointed, in the same congressional district. No more than two of the members shall reside in any one county. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term. The members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177. The members of the commission shall be bonded or insured as required by section 11-201.
  • Per Diem:
    NA
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    3 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    Non Required
  • Held FY 13-14:
    5
  • Required FY 14-15:
    Non Required
  • Held FY 14-15:
    4
  • Required FY 15-16:
    Non Required
  • Held FY 15-16:
    5
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    blank
  • Shared or Separate:
    blank
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    $1,114,205.93
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    $1,590,123.52
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    $975,783.43
  • Other Funding Sources:
    None- Cash Funded
  • Spending Authority:
    blank
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    The Racing Commission has changed to electronic fingerprinting for our licensees. We no longer have to roll fingerprints in ink. The Commission has been developing written policy and procedures. We have continued to be fiscally responsible with the trying time of our industry. Our director has received a national award as been the top racing director in 2015. The Commission has been a part of a new racing facility being built in South Sioux City, Nebraska. The Commission has been moving to being paperless. All of our paper case files have been scanned and are now stored digitally. The Commission has installed a new licensing system and database. This is more efficient for staff and helps speed along the licensing process for our customers.