HB0139

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Interstate export of Wyoming horseracing.

Authorize Wyoming to export thoroughbred horseracing simulcast signals out-of-state through pari-mutuel wagering agreements and establish associated fees.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering; authorizing agreements for purposes of exporting Wyoming thoroughbred horseracing simulcast signals out-of-state; specifying a fee; and providing for an effective date.

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What does this bill do?

Authorizes Wyoming pari-mutuel permit holders to export thoroughbred horseracing simulcast signals out-of-state and establishes related fees and enforcement mechanisms.

Creates a new fee requiring permit holders to pay six percent (6%) of net proceeds from covered thoroughbred horserace revenues attributable to interstate export of pari-mutuel simulcast signals to the general fund. (W.S. 11-25-201(b)(v))
Authorizes the commission to enter into agreements with entities responsible for administering the federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 to provide services for anti-doping and medication control programs and racetrack safety programs related to interstate export of simulcast signals. (W.S. 11-25-201(n))
Continuously appropriates to the commission Wyoming's proportionate share of costs for the horseracing anti-doping and medication control program and racetrack safety program, calculated under federal law, to be remitted to the administering entity. (W.S. 11-25-201(n), 15 U.S.C. § 3052(f)(1)(C))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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Actions (3)

2/3/2025(House)

H Did not Consider for Introduction

1/10/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction

1/9/2025(LSO)

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