SF0111

Creates a select committee on gaming in the Wyoming legislature with specified membership, duties, and appropriations.

• Establishes a select committee on gaming to be appointed by March 15 following each general election, consisting of three senate members and three house members, with membership apportioned to reflect the percentage of majority and minority party representation in each chamber and no more than two members from the same political party in each delegation. (W.S. 28-11-801(a), Sec. 1)
• Designates the Senate President to appoint three senate members to the select committee and designate a co-chairman from those members, and the House Speaker to appoint three house members and designate a co-chairman from those members. (W.S. 28-11-801(a)(i)-(ii), Sec. 1)
• Charges the select committee with developing knowledge and expertise regarding gaming activities authorized or proposed under Wyoming law, including the statutory framework and regulatory structure. (W.S. 28-11-801(b)(i), Sec. 1)
• Requires the select committee to engage with local governments, communities, and interested parties regarding gaming activities and related social and community impacts, including responsible gaming and problem gambling. (W.S. 28-11-801(b)(ii), Sec. 1)
• Directs the select committee to review fiscal and compliance matters related to gaming activities, including taxes, fees, revenue distribution, and applicable auditing and reporting requirements. (W.S. 28-11-801(b)(iii), Sec. 1)
• Authorizes the select committee to prepare and submit recommendations to the legislature and sponsor legislation as necessary. (W.S. 28-11-801(b)(iv), Sec. 1)
• Requires the Senate President and House Speaker to appoint members to the initial select committee on gaming within thirty days after the act becomes effective. (Sec. 2)
• Appropriates $34,000 from the general fund to the legislative service office for salary, mileage, per diem, and other expenses of the select committee on gaming from the effective date through June 30, 2028. (Sec. 3)