Bill > SB6183

This bill amends existing laws to make several changes related to fundraising events conducted by bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations in Washington. Key provisions include: - Increasing the maximum ticket price for raffles from $100 to $250, and for enhanced raffles from $250 to $500. - Allowing bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations to accept payments for raffles via telephone, internet, or cellular networks, and to disseminate information about raffles through their websites, social media, and email. - Permitting bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations to hire or contract with individuals to sell raffle tickets. - Increasing the annual gross revenue limit for unlicensed raffles from $5,000 to $20,000, and the limit for unlicensed bingo and amusement games from $5,000 to $10,000. - Allowing bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations to conduct up to 4 fundraising events per year, up from 2 previously. - Clarifying and expanding the conditions under which bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations can conduct enhanced raffles, including increasing the maximum grand prize value and authorizing additional related drawings.