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HB0053

Wyoming Lottery for Education Act

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In one sentence

This bill creates a state corporation to run a lottery, with the goal of using the net proceeds to support educational programs.

Creates a public body called the Wyoming lottery corporation to operate lottery games.
Requires that net proceeds from lottery games be used to support improvements and enhancements for educational purposes and programs.
Establishes a board of directors composed of nine members appointed by the governor.
Defines lottery games to include instant tickets, multi-state games, scratch-off tickets, and video lottery terminals.
Requires background investigations on potential board members.
Limits board member compensation to the same salary and per diem provided to state legislators, plus reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses.

The Wyoming state government and its legislature.
The newly created Wyoming lottery corporation and its board of directors.
Retailers who sell lottery tickets or shares on behalf of the corporation pursuant to a contract.
Educational programs that receive funding from lottery net proceeds.

The bill is marked as inactive, meaning it did not pass into law in this session.
The provided text is a working draft and may not reflect the final version of the legislation.
The bill states that net proceeds shall be used to supplement, not supplant, existing resources for educational purposes, but specific allocation percentages are not detailed in the provided excerpt.

Plain language

Net proceeds: All revenue derived from the sale of lottery tickets or shares and all other monies derived from the lottery less operating expenses.
Video lottery terminal: An electronic machine or other device which, upon insertion of coin, currency, voucher or electronic ticket plays or simulates the play of lottery games and interfaces to a central control computer.
Major procurement contract: Any gaming product or service costing in excess of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00), including major advertising contracts, annuity contracts, prize payment agreements, consulting services, equipment, and tickets.
Retailer: A person who sells lottery tickets or shares on behalf of the corporation pursuant to a contract.

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Wyoming roll calls

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H Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 4-3(c) 9-0-0-0-02011-03-02 · House9 yes 0 no

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