BILL REQ. #:  H-2080.2 

Read first time 02/25/2005.   Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

     AN ACT Relating to lottery advertisements; and adding a new section to chapter 67.70 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 67.70 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) Any broadcast, print media, or written advertising on behalf of the state lottery must include the following statement in the communication: "Lottery proceeds fund education at a level less than one percent of the total state budget."
     (2) With respect to broadcast media advertising on behalf of the state lottery, the statement required by subsection (1) of this section shall be clearly stated on any broadcast advertisement.
     (3) With respect to print media or written advertising on behalf of the state lottery, the statement required by subsection (1) of this section shall:
     (a) Appear on the first page or fold of print media or written advertising in at least ten-point type, or in type that is at least ten percent of the largest size type used in the written communication, whichever is larger;
     (b) Not be subject to the half-tone or screening process; and
     (c) Be set apart from any other printed matter.