AB-1142
Agriculture & Food

Horses: horse shows, competitions, and sales.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Updates fee thresholds for regulated horse events by raising entry fees from $4.99 to $50.
  • Increases the threshold for additional event fees like stall and ground fees from $19.99 to $60.
  • Exempts smaller horse shows and competitions from state regulatory oversight based on new fee limits.
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/20/2025)
Probability of Passing
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Summary

Assembly Member Hoover's proposal to modify California's equine event regulations centers on adjusting the fee thresholds that determine state oversight of horse shows and competitions. The legislation amends the Food and Agricultural Code's criteria for regulated events by raising the entry fee threshold from $4.99 to $50 for single-day competitions, while increasing the ceiling for additional charges from $19.99 to $60.

The amendments maintain the existing regulatory framework for public equine events, which encompasses cutting horse competitions, endurance riding events, competitive trail contests, and other designated horse shows. Events meeting these new financial thresholds remain subject to oversight by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture, including requirements for event registration and fee administration. The regulations continue to exclude certain categories, such as horse racing events under California Horse Racing Board jurisdiction, sales of racing stock, parade competitions, and rodeo-related performances.

These modifications to the fee structure alter which equine events fall under state regulatory purview, while preserving current oversight mechanisms for events that exceed the new thresholds. The legislation retains existing definitions of regulated activities, prohibited substances, and roles of event managers, trainers, and veterinarians in California's equine competition system.

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Introduced By

Josh Hoover
Josh HooverR
California State Assembly Member

Community Outlook

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April 9, 2025
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140115PASS

Key Dates

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Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
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Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Agriculture Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Agriculture Hearing
Assembly Agriculture Hearing
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Assembly Floor
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Read first time. To print.

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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assembly Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assembly Member
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Lisa CalderonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Diane DixonR
Assembly Member
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Joaquin ArambulaD
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Buffy WicksD
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Lisa CalderonD
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Mike FongD
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Diane DixonR
Assembly Member
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Gregg HartD
Assembly Member
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Josh HooverR
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Blanca PachecoD
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Gail PellerinD
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Heather HadwickR
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Jose SolacheD
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Sade ElhawaryD
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Key Takeaways

  • Updates fee thresholds for regulated horse events by raising entry fees from $4.99 to $50.
  • Increases the threshold for additional event fees like stall and ground fees from $19.99 to $60.
  • Exempts smaller horse shows and competitions from state regulatory oversight based on new fee limits.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Josh Hoover
Josh HooverR
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Hoover's proposal to modify California's equine event regulations centers on adjusting the fee thresholds that determine state oversight of horse shows and competitions. The legislation amends the Food and Agricultural Code's criteria for regulated events by raising the entry fee threshold from $4.99 to $50 for single-day competitions, while increasing the ceiling for additional charges from $19.99 to $60.

The amendments maintain the existing regulatory framework for public equine events, which encompasses cutting horse competitions, endurance riding events, competitive trail contests, and other designated horse shows. Events meeting these new financial thresholds remain subject to oversight by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture, including requirements for event registration and fee administration. The regulations continue to exclude certain categories, such as horse racing events under California Horse Racing Board jurisdiction, sales of racing stock, parade competitions, and rodeo-related performances.

These modifications to the fee structure alter which equine events fall under state regulatory purview, while preserving current oversight mechanisms for events that exceed the new thresholds. The legislation retains existing definitions of regulated activities, prohibited substances, and roles of event managers, trainers, and veterinarians in California's equine competition system.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/20/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Agriculture Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Agriculture Hearing
Assembly Agriculture Hearing
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Latest Voting History

April 9, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
140115PASS

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike FongD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Select All Legislators
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Mike FongD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Gregg HartD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Josh HooverR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Blanca PachecoD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Gail PellerinD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Kate SanchezR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Tri TaR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Jose SolacheD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assembly Member
Committee Member