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February 4, 2025 – Laurel Park at 12:30 PM
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  1. Approval of December 23, 2024 Minutes
  2. Moment of Silence for Rosecroft Track Announcer Pete Medhurst
  3. Introduction of New Executive Director Chris Merz
  4. Executive Director Report
  5. Commission Onboarding Kit
  6. Future Win Wager on Preakness Approval
  7. Laurel Park Spring Meet Dates Approval
  8. Maryland Bred Race Fund Bonus Percentage Six Month Approval
  9. Rosecroft Raceway Update
  10. Maryland Standardbred Breeders Association Update
  11. The Maryland Jockey Club Update
  12. The Maryland Jockey Club Laurel Park Track Surface Update
  13. Equine Medical Director Report
  14. Public Comments.

Next Commission Meeting will be at Laurel Park Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 12:30 PM.

  1. The public is requested to mute the call to avoid interruptions; and
  2. The public may not speak unless the chair asks them to speak; and
  3. The public will be allowed to speak during public comments.

A portion of this meeting may be closed pursuant to the General Provisions Article Annotated Code of Maryland, §3-305(b).

Executive Session - Legal Advice §3-305(b)(7) HISA Voluntary Agreement – 2025


Date of Meeting Location Time Agenda Request Date
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Laurel Park, Tycoons Lounge 12:30 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Laurel Park, Tycoons Lounge 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Laurel Park, Tycoons Lounge 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Laurel Park, Tycoons Lounge 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 To Be Determined 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 To Be Determined 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Laurel Park, Tycoons Lounge 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Laurel Park, Tycoons Lounge 12:30 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025
November: To Be Determined To Be Determined 12:30 p.m. To Be Determined
December To Be Determined To Be Determined 12:30 p.m. To Be Determined

Date Agenda Items Are Due Date when Packet Is Sent  Meeting Notice Posted
Monday, February 24, 2025 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Monday, May 26, 2025 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025 Thursday, July 24, 2025 Thursday, July 24, 2025
Monday, July 28, 2025 Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Monday, August 25, 2025 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
To Be Determined To Be Determined To Be Determined
To Be Determined To Be Determined To Be Determined