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HB0075

HB0075: Distribution of Pari-Mutuel Wagering Fees

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In one sentence

This bill proposed changing how fees from pari-mutuel wagering are distributed, specifically directing a portion of fees from historic events to the state general fund.

What it does

  • Requires permittees to pay 0.5% of total wagers on historic events to a separate state account.
  • Requires permittees to pay 1.5% of total wagers on live events to a separate state account.
  • Requires permittees to pay 1% of total wagers on historic events to the local county and city or town.
  • Creates a new requirement for permittees to pay 0.5% of total wagers on historic events to the state general fund.
  • Specifies that the state treasurer must credit these payments to the designated accounts.

Who it affects

  • Pari-mutuel event permittees who operate wagering in Wyoming.
  • The Wyoming state treasurer who manages the state accounts.
  • Local counties and cities or towns where permittees are located.
  • The state general fund which would receive a new share of fees.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and failed introduction in the House on February 14, 2018.
  • The bill would have taken effect on July 1, 2018, if it had passed.
  • The source text does not explain why the fee percentages are being changed.

Plain language

Terms to know

Pari-mutuel wagering
A type of betting where all bets are pooled together and winners share the pool after fees are deducted.
Historic pari-mutuel events
Betting on events that have already happened, such as recorded horse races.
Live pari-mutuel events
Betting on events happening in real-time, such as live horse races.
General fund
The main pool of money the state government uses for its regular operations.

Official record

Sources

Source checked
Official bill pageIntroduced textOfficial digestCurrent bill text

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 6, 5:39 PM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that Wyoming should financially benefit from statewide gambling operations and use those funds responsibly.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:27:59 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it would harm the horse breeding culture in Wyoming, which has grown significantly due to previous legislation.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:03 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges a no vote, arguing that the horse racing industry needs time to build momentum and should not be derailed now.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:50 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it will reduce purses and money for breeder points, despite seeing a resurgence in horse racing.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:30:10 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill, calling it a tax enhancement on an industry that is just recovering and trying to bring business back.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:30:29 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues the industry is still in its infancy with only four years to establish a sustainable base, making it too soon for this bill.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:31:11 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H Failed Introduction 22-38-0-0-02018-02-14 · House22 yes 38 no
Yes
22
No
38
Absent
0
Excused
0
Conflict
0

Yes 22

Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrew W SchwartzH23Bob NicholasR · H08Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles F PelkeyH45Clark D StithH48Dan FurphyH14Donald E Burkhart JrH15Eric BarlowR · H03Evan J SimpsonH21Jamie L FlitnerH26Jerry A ObermuellerH56John C EklundH10LARSEN LLOYDMichael D GreearH27Mike GierauD · H16Nathan A WintersH28Robert A ClausenH06Steve HarshmanR · H37Susan S WilsonH07Thomas J WaltersH38Tyler E LindholmH01

No 38

Bo BitemanR · H51Carl R LoucksH59Charles J GrayH57Cheri SteinmetzR · H05Clifford M JenningsH30Danny EyreH19Dan R KirkbrideH04Dan ZwonitzerH43David E NorthrupH50David R MillerH55Debbie BoveeH36Garry C PiiparinenH49Hans HuntH02James R AllenH33James W ByrdH44Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry D PaxtonH47JoAnn R DaytonH17John L FreemanH60Joseph E MacGuireH35Landon BrownR · H09Lars O LoneH12LAURSEN DANMark S KinnerH29Martha D HalversonH22Michael K MaddenH40Patrick SweeneyH58Roy H EdwardsH53Scott CourtH24Scott M ClemH31Stanley L BlakeH39Theodore J BlackburnH42Thomas D CrankH18Timothy P HallinanH32Tim SalazarR · H34William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed Introduction 22-38-0-0-0House
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO