Local Approval for Simulcasting
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Bill Summary - 26LSO-0145 Bill No.: SF0045 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0145 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0051 Chapter No.: 72 Prime Sponsor: Management Council Catch Title: Local approval for simulcasting. Has Report: No Subject: Local approval for historic horse racing terminals/simulcasting. Summary/Major Elements: Under existing law, the Wyoming Gaming Commission issues permits for simulcasting of pari-mutuel wagering, which includes historic horse racing terminals, subject only to approval by the board of county commissioners. This act requires approval by the city, town or county where the simulcasting facility will be located before issuance or renewal of a simulcasting permit, and authorizes review and objection by overlapping local governments. This act establishes application requirements for simulcasting permits and requires public notice and a hearing before a local approving authority may approve or deny an application. This act authorizes local governments to impose reasonable conditions on approval and provides requirements for denial, renewal and revocation of approval. This act authorizes appeals of permit denials or revocations to a district court under specified conditions. This act provides that existing simulcasting permit holders may continue operations through December 31, 2027, after which they are subject to the requirements of this act. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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R · S08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the report because it successfully removed a due process amendment proposed by the House and modified fee language to limit charges to actual costs.
R · S08
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues that the House amendment changed the bill from the version agreed upon by stakeholders and passed through committees, making it prudent to reject concurrence.
R · S06
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges a no vote on concurrence because the House added provisions to the bill that were not part of the agreed-upon product developed with stakeholders.
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Failed 2nd reading by Representative Johnson
Adopted 2nd reading by Representative Lien
Corrected, Withdrawn 3rd reading by Representative Campbell, K
Corrected, Withdrawn 3rd reading by Representative Knapp
Adopted 3rd reading by Representative Lawley
S Adopted, H Adopted Conference Committee
Adopted Standing Committee by Senate Judiciary Committee