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 information related to financial statements, internal operational systems, gaming facility security details, and gaming equipment information. The bill clarifies that while certain proprietary information is protected, quarterly license reports are not exempt from disclosure.

Additionally, the bill removes previous provisions regarding internal control documents and independent auditors' reports related to house-banked social card game licensees and tribal gaming. The new language emphasizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive information that, if disclosed, could lead to private loss or compromise the security of gaming facilities. Overall, the bill aims to balance transparency with the need to protect sensitive proprietary information in the gambling sector.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 42.56.270