HOUSE BILL REPORT

                  HB 2147

                         C 359 L 91

                     Synopsis As Enacted

Brief Description:  Restricting certain lottery activities.

By Representatives Heavey and Wang.

House Committee on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

Background:  The Washington State Lottery is authorized by law to conduct lotteries using electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals that do not require the production of a printed ticket.  The lottery does not and has never used that kind of machine.  However, at all locations where "lotto" may be played, the lottery uses mechanical devices that print tickets and do not allow for individual play against the devices.

Summary:  The lottery is prohibited from using electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which allow for individual play against the devices.

Votes on Final Passage:

House  97   1

Senate 42   6

Effective:  May 21, 1991