Modifies existing law pertaining to industrial insurance for certain licensed horse racing employments. This act repeals a section of law which classified hotwalkers as grooms. This act also grants certain authority to the Department of Labor and Industries and the Washington Horse Racing Commission to determine industrial insurance premiums. (See also SB 5363).   Official Text and Analysis.

Removes the requirement that workers' compensation premiums for employees in the horse racing industry be computed on a per license basis and assessed at the time the license is issued or renewed. Allows the Department of Labor and Industries and the Washington Horse Racing Commission to develop rules regarding the calculation and assessment of workers' compensation premiums for horse racing employees.

Removes the requirement that workers' compensation premiums for employees in the horse racing industry be computed on a per license basis and assessed at the time the license is issued or renewed; and allows the Department of Labor and Industries and the Washington Horse Racing Commission to develop rules regarding the calculation and assessment of workers' compensation premiums for horse racing employees.