Wyoming lottery.
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Official record
Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: HB0077 Drafter: JDA LSO No.: 13LSO-0005 Effective Date: 7/1/2013 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0115 Chapter No.: CH0200 Prime Sponsor: Representative Zwonitzer, Dv. Catch Title: Wyoming lottery. Subject: This bill creates the Wyoming lottery corporation and authorizes the operation of a lottery as specified. Summary/Major Elements: This bill creates the Wyoming lottery corporation governed by a board of directors appointed by the governor. The bill requires the board to appoint a director and authorizes the hiring of employees and provides other powers necessary to operate the corporation. The bill authorizes the corporation to operate a lottery and to enter into agreements with other states for operation and participation in a joint lottery. The bill specifies that the lottery shall not include instant lotteries, scratch-off tickets or video or electronic terminals. The bill specifies that as nearly as practicable, 45% of the proceeds from the lottery shall be available as prize money and specifies the distribution of the state portion of the proceeds until June 30, 2019 as the first six million dollars to cities, towns and counties and any amount over six million dollars to the common school account within the permanent land fund. The bill provides that no state funds shall be used to fund any liability arising from the operation of the lottery. The bill authorizes the corporation to regulate and contract with vendors and retailers of lottery goods and services. Comments: Creates the Wyoming lottery corporation. Requires the lottery corporation to report quarterly and annually to the governor, the department of audit and the joint revenue interim committee on its finances and organizational structure. The distribution of the funds is specified until June 30, 2019.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 7, 2:04 PM
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because it includes a compromise that limits funding to cities and counties at $6 million, thereby reducing concerns about future budget backfilling.
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the bill because they believe switching the revenue destination from local communities to schools is a negative change.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that giving revenue to local governments while the state bears all costs for social issues like addiction and mental health is unfair. He compares this approach to taxing illegal drugs, suggesting it sets a bad precedent where profit goes locally but expenses fall on the state.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against the report because it abandons the Senate's original position of directing all proceeds to the common school fund in favor of giving money to cities and counties.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports adopting the report as a reasonable compromise between the two houses, noting that revenue projections are uncertain and can be revised later if needed.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill by noting that treatment funds are already included in undisputed parts of the legislation and arguing that this specific lottery format does not cause addiction like instant games do.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurring with the amendments because they believe passing the bill without immediate tangible benefits for local governments or infrastructure is unreasonable.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a compromise because keeping lottery proceeds in the state school fund ensures funding remains available for cities and counties rather than leaving the state.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the measure because it significantly changes the bill, specifically by altering the original intent of directing funds to local communities.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports a yes vote by arguing that while funds go to schools, cities and counties still achieve their goal of keeping lottery proceeds within the state.
S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker plans to vote for the bill because there is significant support in their district and indications that it will be cost-effective while generating revenue for state needs.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker intends to vote against the bill, arguing that the market should determine such programs rather than government intervention.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the amendment because it creates an endowment fund that will generate compounding income to benefit education permanently.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports leaving the bill in its current form because local cities, towns, and counties have specifically requested it to keep shoppers within their communities.
S13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker is strongly opposed to the bill, citing concerns about setting a historical course they do not favor and reflecting feedback from constituents in their conservative district.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill based on concerns that it acts as a regressive tax, depletes local dollars needed for essentials like food and clothing, and creates an uncontrollable private management structure.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he views it as an inefficient regressive tax that damages families and causes poverty, arguing that government should not be involved in such entertainment.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill on moral grounds, arguing that Wyoming should not follow other states in promoting gambling and that it negatively impacts the poor.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes Wyoming lacks the population to sustain a lottery and fears the state will incur costs from which it cannot exit.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes a lottery would divert money from Wyoming's traditional economy and that the per-person cost to generate projected revenue is unaffordable.
R · H42
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill based on his opinion that lottery systems are deceptive because participants are statistically unlikely to win, comparing it to being struck by lightning.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Official activity
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Adopted 2nd reading by MADDEN
Withdrawn 3rd reading by EKLUND
Failed 3rd reading by NICHOLAS,B
Adopted, Corrected Committee of the Whole by ZWONITZ,DV
Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by WINTERS
Adopted Standing Committee by H07
Adopted 2nd reading by ESQUIBEL,F
Adopted 2nd reading by BURNS
Adopted 2nd reading by BEBOUT
Adopted 2nd reading by BEBOUT
Withdrawn 2nd reading by VON FLATER
Adopted 2nd reading by SCOTT
Failed 2nd reading by PERKINS
Failed 2nd reading by PERKINS
Filed 2nd reading by MEIER
Adopted, Corrected 2nd reading by MEIER
Failed 2nd reading by MEIER
Failed 3rd reading by NUTTING
Withdrawn 3rd reading by VON FLATER
Adopted 3rd reading by EMERICH
Failed, Corrected 3rd reading by BEBOUT
Adopted 3rd reading by NICHOLAS,P
Withdrawn 3rd reading by VON FLATER
Adopted Committee of the Whole by BURNS
Failed Committee of the Whole by NICHOLAS,P