This 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 certain conditions, including that tickets are sold only to regular members of the organization. Additionally, the bill clarifies that organizations can provide unopened alcoholic beverages as raffle prizes if they have the necessary permits. It also specifies that members must have joined prior to the raffle and not based on ticket purchases.

Further amendments include changes to the regulations surrounding bingo and amusement games, allowing organizations to conduct these activities without a license under similar revenue thresholds and operational conditions. The bill also updates tax provisions related to gambling activities, ensuring that no tax is imposed on the first $15,000 of gross receipts from bingo or raffles conducted by qualifying organizations. Other tax rates for various gambling activities are adjusted, including a maximum of 10% for punchboards and pull-tabs and 20% for social card games. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate fundraising efforts for charitable organizations while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.46.0315, 9.46.0321, 9.46.110