This bill amends the structure and operational guidelines of the Wyoming Gaming Commission, reducing its membership from nine to five members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Each member must have at least five years of professional experience, and at least one member must be an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho or Eastern Shoshone Indian tribes. The bill also establishes a six-year term for each member, with provisions for reappointment and filling vacancies. Additionally, it introduces new salary structures for commission members and outlines the election of a chairman and deputy chairman every two years.

The bill repeals certain existing provisions related to the commission's composition and appointment processes, including the previous requirement for members to be residents for four years and qualified electors. It also provides an appropriation of $915,000 from the pari-mutuel account to support the commission's salaries and benefits until June 30, 2026. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes a transition plan for current commission members, with their terms terminating upon the act's effective date.

Statutes affected:
25LSO-0052 v0.8: 11-25-101, 11-25-104, 11-25-201, 11-25-103