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 tribes. The bill also establishes a six-year term for each member, with provisions for reappointment and filling vacancies. Additionally, it introduces the roles of legislative liaisons who will serve as nonvoting members of the commission, and it outlines the commission's authority to employ necessary personnel and manage its administrative duties.

Furthermore, the bill provides an appropriation of $965,000 from the pari-mutuel account to cover salaries and benefits for the commission members until June 30, 2026. It repeals certain existing provisions related to the commission's structure and operations, and it sets a timeline for the transition of current members to the new structure, with terms commencing on March 1, 2026. 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