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 roles of legislative liaisons who will serve as nonvoting members.

The bill repeals certain existing provisions related to the commission's composition and the election of its officers, replacing them with updated language that clarifies the commission's authority and operational procedures. It also appropriates $915,000 from the pari-mutuel account to fund the commission's salaries and benefits through June 30, 2026, with the intent to double this amount in future budgets. 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