Wyoming SF45: Local approval for simulcasting.

What the bill says

An act relating to pari-mutuel wagering; specifying requirements for simulcasting permits, including historic horse racing terminals; requiring approval by a city, town or county for the issuance of a simulcasting permit as specified; authorizing conditions and revocation of approval; authorizing appeals; amending enforcement requirements; conforming provisions; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

From the enrolled text, March 4, 2026:

AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering; specifying requirements for simulcasting permits, including historic horse racing terminals; requiring approval by a city, town or county for the issuance of a simulcasting permit as specified; authorizing conditions and revocation of approval; authorizing appeals; amending enforcement requirements; conforming provisions; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date. Section 1. W.S. 11-25-210 is created to rulemaking; local approval; permit conditions; revocation; judicial review. (a) Simulcasting shall be conducted only by a person holding a simulcasting permit issued by the commission and approved by the local approving authority under this section. (b) The commission shall promulgate rules for simulcasting that are reasonably necessary to protect the public interest. (c) A simulcasting permit is a type of pari-mutuel event permit and, except as specifically provided for in this section, is subject to the same terms and conditions, and shall be issued and renewed by the commission in the same manner as pari-mutuel event permits issued under this act. (d) A simulcasting permit issued or renewed by the commission off the permitted premises shall be subject to the following: ORIGINAL SENATE ENGROSSED FILE NO. SF0045 ENROLLED ACT NO. 51, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING 2026 BUDGET SESSION (i) If the simulcasting will be conducted within the corporate limits of any city or town the …

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Sponsors

• Council, Mgt (I) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 6, 2026: Assigned Chapter Number 72
2. March 6, 2026: Governor Signed SEA No. 0051
3. March 5, 2026: H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0051
4. March 5, 2026: S President Signed SEA No. 0051
5. March 4, 2026: H H Adopted SF0045JC001: 60-0-2-0-0
6. March 4, 2026: S S Adopted SF0045JC001: 30-1-0-0-0
7. March 4, 2026: Assigned Number SEA No. 0051
8. March 3, 2026: H Appointed JCC01 Members
9. March 3, 2026: S Appointed JCC01 Members
10. March 3, 2026: S Concur:Failed 0-30-1-0-0

Votes

• S Adopted SF0045JC001: 30-1-0-0-0 (March 4, 2026): 30 yea, 1 nay, passed
• H Adopted SF0045JC001: 60-0-2-0-0 (March 4, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• S Concur:Failed 0-30-1-0-0 (March 3, 2026): 0 yea, 30 nay, failed
• H 3rd Reading:Passed 57-3-2-0-0 (February 26, 2026): 57 yea, 3 nay, passed
• H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0 (February 20, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-2-1-0-0 (February 18, 2026): 28 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SF45?

SF45 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Local approval for simulcasting.

What does SF45 do?

In its own words: An act relating to pari-mutuel wagering; specifying requirements for simulcasting permits, including historic horse racing terminals; requiring approval by a city, town or county for the issuance of a simulcasting permit as specified; authorizing conditions and revocation of approval; authorizing appeals; amending enforcement requirements; conforming provisions; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of SF45?

Signed into law as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: Assigned Chapter Number 72 (March 6, 2026).

Who sponsored SF45?

Council, Mgt (I).

Where is the official record for SF45?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0045