The 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 tribe. The bill also establishes a six-year term for each member, 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.

Furthermore, the bill repeals certain existing provisions and makes conforming amendments to ensure the commission's operations align with the new structure. It provides for the appropriation of $965,000 from the pari-mutuel account to cover salaries and benefits for the commission members until June 30, 2026, with the intent for this amount to be doubled in future budgets. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-25-101, 11-25-104, 11-25-201, 11-25-103