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Horseracing, Board of

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Authority Montana Code Annotated (View)

Function Statewide Board

Description Board is responsible for regulating live and simulcast horse racing in Montana, ensuring compliance by approximately 3,500 licensees, auditing, supervising and conduction investigations.

Total Positions 7

Total Positions Appointed by the Governor 7

Term Length 3 Years

Current Members

Last Name	First Name	Board Position	Contact Information	Term Start	Term End
Calton	Janis	District 5	Bigfork, Montana 59911 janiscalton@gmail.com	1/1/2025	1/1/2028
Hayes	John	District 3	Great Falls, Montana 59406 jhayes165@gmail.com	12/11/2024	1/1/2027
Johnson	Cindy	District 4	Boulder, Montana 58632 cwill3181@hotmail.com	2/13/2023	1/1/2026
Jones	Corey	Horseracing Industry	4505 Horizon Parway Miles City, Montana 59301	1/1/2025	1/1/2028
Nelson	Buckshot	Horseracing Industry	16125 Lovejoy road Loring, Montana 59537 Nnelsonbuck@aol.com (406) 531-4062	2/13/2025	1/1/2026
Real Bird	Shawn	District 2	PO Box 159 Crow Agency, Montana 59022	4/12/2019	1/1/2022
Smith	Jody	District 1 Commissioner	67 Hutchinson Lane Miles City, Montana 59301	1/6/2025	1/1/2027

Current Openings

	Position	Term Length	Intended Start Date
Apply Now!	District 4 578		1/1/2026
Apply Now!	Horseracing Industry 780		1/1/2026