SENATE BILL REPORT

ESB 5032

BYSenators Owen and Kreidler

Redefining what constitutes an antique slot machine.

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 21, 1987; January 22, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended.

      Signed by Senators Warnke, Chairman; Smitherman, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Cantu, Lee, Tanner, Vognild, Williams, Wojahn.

Senate Staff:Patrick Woods (786-7430)

                  February 16, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 13, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Currently, the possession of unauthorized gambling devices, including slot machines, is prohibited in the State of Washington.  Antique slot machines, which are defined as being manufactured prior to January 1, 1941, are exempted from this provision, provided they are not being used for gambling activities.

SUMMARY:

The definition of antique slot machine is modified to include machines that are at least 25 years old.

Antique slot machines may only be operated with coins provided at no cost by the owner or by free play.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Fred Abel, Slot Machine Collectors Association