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Horse Racing Advisory Commission
The Horse Racing Advisory Commission was created within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to establish procedures governing the operation and promotion of horse racing in this state and make recommendations to the legislature that would improve the regulatory structure of horse racing with a goal of maintaining its long-term viability in Michigan.
Statute
The Commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the Governor. Members serve four-year terms subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Contact
Sylvia Renteria
Director of Finance and Budget
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
RenteriaS@Michigan.gov
517-599-3605
Annual Report
2021 Horse Racing Advisory Commission Annual Report (PDF)
Members
Thomas J. Barrett, Novi
Represents statewide horse racing associations
Term ends: Oct. 31, 2024
Michael Carlo, Northville
Represents owners or operators of horse racetracks in Michigan
Term ends: Oct. 31, 2024
William G. Frank, DVM, Warren
Represents veterinarians
Term ends: Oct. 31, 2024
Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., Mason
Represents individuals who have knowledge about and expertise in horse racing in Michigan
Term ends: Oct. 31, 2024
Sylvia Renteria, Lansing
Represents the designee of the Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Term ends: Oct. 31, 2024
Commission Meetings
Please Note: Minutes are posted after they have been approved by the Commission at their next scheduled meeting.
2023 Meeting Schedule (PDF) - Tentative
Date | Time | Meeting Location |
June 15, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. |
Meeting Notice (PDF) Meeting Material (PDF) Constitution Hall Option to join via remote technology: |
Past Meetings
2023
June 15, 2023
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - June 15, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - June 15, 2023 Meeting Notice
March 16, 2023
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - March 16, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - March 16, 2023 Meeting Notice
2022
August 18, 2022
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - August 18, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - August 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - August 18, 2022 Meeting Notice
May 26, 2022
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - May 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - May 26, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - May 26, 2022 Meeting Notice
March 1, 2022
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - March 1, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - March 1, 2022 Meeting Agenda
January 11, 2022
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - January 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - January 11, 2022 Meeting Agenda
2021
December 14, 2021
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - December 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - December 14, 2021 Meeting Agenda
November 9, 2021
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - November 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - November 9, 2021 Meeting Agenda
October 12, 2021
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - October 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - October 12, 2021 Meeting Agenda
August 24, 2021
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - August 24, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - August 24, 2021 Meeting Agenda
June 30, 2021
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - June 30, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - June 30, 2021 Meeting Agenda
2017
March 6, 2017
Process of Simulcast Pari-Mutuel Wager - Carlo
TVG ADW Presentation
January 20, 2017
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - January 20, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Michigan Gaming Control Board Presentation