This bill amends the structure and operations 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 new provisions for the election of a chairman and vice-chairman, the appointment of legislative liaisons, and the qualifications and duties of the commission's director and employees. Additionally, it repeals certain existing provisions related to the commission's composition and appointment processes.

The bill includes an appropriation of $915,000 from the pari-mutuel account to fund salaries and benefits for the commission members until June 30, 2026. It specifies that the terms of the newly appointed members will commence on March 1, 2026, with staggered terms of two, four, and six years. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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