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 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 terms of six years for members, with provisions for reappointment and filling vacancies. Additionally, it introduces a salary structure 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 process, including the requirement for members to be from specific appointment districts and the previous term lengths. It also appropriates $915,000 from the pari-mutuel account to fund the commission's salaries and benefits until 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