Subject of Possible Rule Making: The gambling commission is considering amendments to chapter 230-17 WAC including, but not limited to, addressing timeliness for filings before the commission.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In recent commission enforcement actions, motions, responses, and other legal documents associated with a particular petition for review or reconsideration have been filed for review days prior to the upcoming meeting. Some filings have been received less than 24 hours before the next commission meeting, forcing a continuance. The current rule framework does not directly address motions, responses, and similar pleadings with regard to timeliness. Other parts of the rule chapter on hearing rules (chapter 230-17 WAC) may also be amended to add clarity or ensure consistency.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Lisa C. McLean, Legislative and Policy Manager, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, phone 360-486-3454, TTY 360-486-3637, email rules.coordinator@wsgc.wa.gov, website www.wsgc.wa.gov.