The bill amends RCW 42.56.270 to enhance the protection of proprietary financial and security information submitted to or obtained by the gambling commission. It introduces new legal language that specifies the types of proprietary financial and security information that are exempt from public disclosure. This includes detailed categories such as financial statements, internal operational systems, gaming facility security information, and gaming equipment information. The bill emphasizes that this information is critical to maintaining the security and integrity of gaming operations and that its disclosure could lead to significant risks and losses.

Additionally, the bill removes previous language regarding internal control documents and independent auditors' reports related to house-banked social card game licensees and tribal gaming. The new provisions clarify that proprietary financial and security information includes a wide range of sensitive data, such as bank account records, player tracking records, and security camera specifications, while also stating that quarterly license reports are not exempt from disclosure. This legislative change aims to balance the need for transparency with the necessity of protecting sensitive information in the gambling industry.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 42.56.270
Bill as Passed Legislature: 42.56.270
Session Law: 42.56.270