The bill amends existing Washington state laws regarding the conduct of unlicensed bingo, raffles, and amusement games by charitable or nonprofit organizations. It raises the gross revenue threshold for these activities from $5,000 to $15,000 per calendar year, allowing organizations to conduct raffles without a license as long as they meet specific conditions, including that tickets are sold only to regular members and that the organization has obtained the necessary permits for any alcohol prizes. Additionally, the bill clarifies that members must have joined prior to the raffle and that their membership cannot be contingent on purchasing tickets.

Further amendments include changes to the regulations surrounding bingo and amusement games, allowing organizations to conduct these activities up to twice a year for a maximum of 12 consecutive days. The bill also updates tax provisions, ensuring that no tax is imposed on the first $15,000 of gross receipts from raffles conducted by qualifying organizations. Other tax rates for various gambling activities are adjusted, including a cap of 10% for punchboards and pull-tabs and 20% for social card games. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate fundraising efforts for charitable organizations by increasing revenue limits and simplifying regulatory requirements.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.46.0315, 9.46.0321, 9.46.110