5994-S AMH CURT CORD 109

SSB 5994 - H AMD

By Representative Curtis

   On page 1, at the beginning of line 12, strike "The" and insert "Subject to subsection (2)(b) of this section, the"

   On page 2, line 10, after "(2)" strike "Nothing" and insert "(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, nothing"

   On page 2, after line 13, insert the following:

   "(b) Until July 1, 2010, a city, town, or county may adopt a resolution approving a change of location for a license, issued or renewed under subsection (1) of this section, that specifies a location within the respective jurisdiction. Such a resolution must specify the new location within the respective jurisdiction and must be approved by a majority vote of the respective city, town, or county legislative body. If adopted, the resolution must be transmitted to the commission. This subsection does not: (i) Authorize an increase in the number of licenses that may be issued or renewed under subsection (1) of this section; or (ii) modify the commission's authority over the applicable license, except with regard to the new location for the license."

EFFECT: Allows, until July 1, 2010, a city or county to approve, by majority vote of its legislative body, a change of location within the jurisdiction for a house-banked card room license having a current location within the jurisdiction. This change applies to licenses that are authorized to be issued or renewed because the license was in effect or had an application pending on the date specified in the bill. This change does not increase the number of locations for which licenses may be issued or renewed, or modify the Washington State Gambling Commission's authority over the license except regarding the new location.