WSR 23-23-140

PROPOSED RULES

GAMBLING COMMISSION

[Filed November 20, 2023, 10:50 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-19-094.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-03-155 Submitting a proposed plan of operations for charitable and nonprofit organizations.

Hearing Location(s): On January 11, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at the Washington State Gambling Commission, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503. The meeting time and location are tentative. Visit our website at www.wsgc.wa.gov approximately seven days prior to the meeting and select "About Us" and then "Upcoming commission meetings" to confirm the hearing date, location, start time, and agenda items.

Date of Intended Adoption: January 11, 2024.

Submit Written Comments to: Lisa C. McLean, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, email rules.coordinator@wsgc.wa.gov, www.wsgc.wa.gov, by January 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Julie Anderson, phone 360-486-3453, TTY 360-486-3637, email julie.anderson@wsgc.wa.gov, www.wsgc.wa.gov, by January 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The commission has not received an application for large bingo operations in the last 20 years. Other rules already exist imposing additional reporting requirements on charitable and nonprofit organizations with gross gambling receipts of $3 million or more. The additional rules cover the potential for an application from a large bingo operation.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: The rule is redundant and can be repeal without any impact on the commission's ability to oversee and regulate the operation of a large bingo program.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 9.46.070.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Name of Proponent: Washington state gambling commission, governmental.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Lisa McLean, Legislative and Policy Manager, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, 360-486-3454; Implementation: Tina Griffin, Director, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, 360-486-3546; and Enforcement: Gary Drumheller, Deputy Director, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, 509-325-7904.

A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.

A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. A cost-benefit analysis is not required per RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(ii).

This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:

Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rules adopt, amend, or repeal a procedure, practice, or requirement relating to agency hearings; or a filing or related process requirement for applying to an agency for a license or permit.

Scope of exemption for rule proposal:

Is fully exempt.

November 20, 2023

Lisa C. McLean

Legislative and Policy Manager

OTS-4964.1

The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed: