WSR 13-14-101

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

[Filed July 2, 2013, 11:00 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The lottery commission is considering revisions to chapter 315-38 WAC, Mega Millions, in order to conform Mega Millions game rules to the multi-state Mega Millions game agreement.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.70.040 (1), (3).

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The multi-state lottery agreement establishing the lottery game Mega Millions contains technical revisions to the game that will become effective October 22, 2013. Chapter 315-38 WAC needs revision to conform with the new multi-state agreement. WAC 315-38-020, 315-38-080, 315-38-090 and 315-38-100 are some of the game WAC that need revision, although not all inclusive.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Jana Jones, Director of Legal Services, P.O. Box 43000, Olympia, WA 98504-3000, phone (360) 664-4833, Jennifer McDaniel, legal assistant, phone (360) 664-4834.

July 2, 2013

Jana L. Jones

Director of

Legal Services