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 while certain proprietary information is protected, quarterly license reports are not exempt from disclosure.

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 compacts. The new provisions aim to ensure that sensitive information related to gaming operations is safeguarded, thereby preventing potential risks to both the public and private sectors involved in gambling activities. Overall, the amendments reflect a commitment to maintaining confidentiality for sensitive financial and operational data within the gambling industry.

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