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
16–41
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 58
Feb 11, 2026
D
Democratic6
83% Yea
R
Republican52
76% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
0
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Nicholas
RRepublican
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