Bill > HB1364

This bill increases the gross revenue threshold for unlicensed bingo, raffles, and amusement games conducted by charitable or nonprofit organizations from $5,000 to $15,000 per calendar year. The legislation amends three existing laws to allow these organizations to conduct gambling activities like raffles, bingo, and amusement games without obtaining a license from the gambling commission, provided they meet certain conditions. These conditions include conducting the activities no more than twice per calendar year, using only bona fide unpaid members to manage the events, ensuring all revenue (after expenses) goes to the organization's charitable purposes, providing advance notice to local police, and maintaining detailed financial records for one year. The bill also updates related provisions about taxation of these activities, such as limiting tax rates on gambling receipts and clarifying rules about prize values and reporting. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for charitable and nonprofit organizations in fundraising through small-scale gambling activities while maintaining oversight to prevent potential misuse.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1364&Year=2025&Initiative=false