FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6046

C 116 L 12

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Addressing the powers and duties of the gambling commission.

Sponsors: Senators Prentice, Delvin, Conway, Kohl-Welles, King, Shin and Chase; by request of Gambling Commission.

Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Background: Under current state law, the Washington State Gambling Commission has authority to issue licenses that are valid for one year to a variety of entities to conduct gambling-related activities. Gambling-related activities include bingo games, raffles, amusement games, social card games, pull-tabs, and punchboards. Gambling-related activities also include selling, distributing, manufacturing, or supplying gambling-related devices for use within Washington State. Licenses may be issued to approved charitable and nonprofit organizations; individuals, associations or organizations selling food or drink for on-premises consumption; or other approved individuals, associations or organizations.

Washington State Business Licensing Service (BLS) is a program of the Department of Revenue. BLS registers businesses, renews licenses, and provides related services for approximately 40,000 businesses monthly. The Washington State Gambling Commission is currently exploring the possibility of using BLS, which allows one-stop shopping for licenses issued by state and local governments.

Summary: The Washington State Gambling Commission is authorized to issue certain gambling-related licenses that are valid for up to 18 months.

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