Scratch tickets-outdoor recreation funding.

HB 8, titled "Scratch tickets-outdoor recreation funding," proposes to dedicate 75% of net proceeds from Wyoming's scratch-off lottery tickets to fund outdoor recreation. It creates a new "outdoor recreation office funding account" managed by the state treasurer, requiring annual transfers from lottery proceeds to support recreation areas and facilities. The bill specifies that funds must be used solely for outdoor recreation as defined by the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, with no other uses permitted. This policy change would directly affect state budget allocations for recreation infrastructure, beginning January 1, 2023, if enacted.