Local Control Gambling Bill Reaches Wyoming Legislature
Summary
The Wyoming Joint Conference Committee reached a compromise on a gambling bill that would grant greater local authority over approving or denying new gambling locations. The reconciled version preserves local control while addressing concerns over judicial appeals and administrative fees. The bill originated from disagreements between the House and Senate versions.
What changed
A Wyoming legislative committee has reconciled competing versions of a gambling bill to establish greater local control over gambling approvals. The Joint Conference Committee compromise preserves local authority while modifying provisions related to judicial appeals and administrative fees.
For gambling operators and local governments in Wyoming, the reconciled bill would shift certain decision-making power to municipalities regarding new gambling locations. Operators should monitor the legislative process as the bill moves toward final passage.
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Sens. John Kolb, R-Rock Springs, left, and Jared Olsen, R-Cheyenne, speak during the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting at the state Capitol on Feb. 12.
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- CHEYENNE — After the House and Senate couldn’t agree on a bill that seeks to grant greater local authority over approving or denying new gambling locations, a committee met Wednesday to reconcile some of the disagreements.
By the end of the discussion, lawmakers on the Joint Conference Committee (JCC) reached a compromise that preserves local control while addressing concerns over judicial appeals and administrative fees.
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Explore newsletters Noah Zahn is the Wyoming Tribune Eagle’s state government reporter. He can be reached at 307-633-3128 or nzahn@wyomingnews.com.
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