Subject of Possible Rule Making: In an effort to modernize technology, the gambling commission (commission) has authorized staff to replace the current legacy IT systems. The commission has authorized staff to identified several chapters of Title 230 WAC that will need to be amended or updated as we approach implementation of the new IT systems.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: These rule changes will correspond to the new capabilities of the new IT system and will allow for more efficient processes for staff, licensees, and applicants. For example, the new IT systems will allow for electronic submission of documents, electronic notification, and electronic service of documents. These rule changes will likely affect several different WAC chapters including, but not limited to, permitting and licensing rules (chapter 230-03 WAC), fees (chapter 230-05 WAC), rules for all licensees (chapter 230-06 WAC), fund-raising event rules (chapter 230-09 WAC), bingo rules (chapter 230-10 WAC), and hearing rules (chapter 230-17 WAC).

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Adam Amorine, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, phone 360-486-3440, TTY 360-486-3637, email rules.coordinator@wsgc.wa.gov, website www.wsgc.wa.gov.