HB 136 Wyoming House · 2026 Regular Session

Pari-mutuel wagering-highway fund.

HB 136 redirects 1% of total wagered amounts from historic pari-mutuel events and simulcasting (e.g., horse racing betting) to the state highway fund instead of distributing it to local counties or cities. This affects racetracks and pari-mutuel venues that pay these fees, changing how those funds are allocated. Previously, 1% went to local governments for the state fair account; this bill eliminates that local distribution and channels all such funds directly to highway funding. The bill failed to pass in the Wyoming House on February 11, 2026, with a vote of 17-44-1.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Failed
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 11, 2026

How they voted

1641
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 58
Feb 11, 2026
D Democratic6
5 Yea 1 Nay
83% Yea
R Republican52
11 Yea 40 Nay 1
76% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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Feb 11, 2026
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (16-41-1)
house
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
H Failed Introduction 17-44-1-0-0
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Bob Nicholas
RRepublican
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