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 these activities to be conducted without a license under similar revenue limits and operational conditions. The bill also updates various numerical thresholds, such as the maximum price for a single chance in punchboards and pull-tabs, and the tax rates applicable to these activities. Notably, it specifies that no tax will be imposed on the first $15,000 of gross receipts from raffles conducted by qualifying organizations, thereby providing financial relief to smaller charitable entities.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.46.0315, 9.46.0321, 9.46.110