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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Passed
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amending and reenacting §47-21A-1, §47-21A-2, §47-21A-3, §47-21A-4, §47-21A-5, §47-21A-8, and §47-21A-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to establishing that legislative intent that institutions of higher education have a need for raising funds and granted the privilege of holding online raffles, relating to amending and adding definitions relating to the allowance that institutions of higher education are subject to this article, relating to allowing institutions of higher education to be authorized to conduct certain online raffles without a license, relating to designating that an institution of higher education may hold an online raffle, apply for a license including an annual license, relating to striking the requirement that online charitable raffle licensees utilize a geo-location or geo-fencing technology licensee, relating to striking language that required a licensee to maintain in the state of West Virginia its servers used to transmit information for the purposes of patron participation, relating to providing that charitable online raffle occasions are not considered as a sports wagering activity or an interactive wagering activity, relating to gross proceeds from an institution of higher educations’ charitable online raffle occasion shall be exempt from certain taxes, relating to the expanded and other information that institutions of higher education must provide in an application for a license to conduct charitable online raffle occasions, and relating to the net proceed disbursement that must occur for proceeds generated by an online charitable raffle occasion conducted by an institution of higher education.
AI Summary
This bill modifies West Virginia's laws regarding online raffles, specifically expanding opportunities for institutions of higher education to conduct such fundraising activities. The legislation defines an institution of higher education as one with an NCAA Division I or II athletics department and allows these institutions to hold online raffles with fewer restrictions than previously existed. Key provisions include removing requirements for geo-location technology and server location within the state, exempting gross proceeds from certain taxes, and allowing institutions to obtain annual or limited occasion licenses for online raffles. The bill clarifies that these online raffles are not considered sports or interactive wagering activities, and sets parameters for how funds can be raised and used, such as limiting expenses to 40% of gross proceeds and requiring net proceeds to be used for specified charitable or athletic department purposes within one year. Institutions must apply for a license with the State Tax Commissioner, provide detailed information about their proposed raffles, and comply with reporting requirements. The legislation aims to provide a practical fundraising method for higher education institutions while maintaining oversight to ensure responsible use of funds.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Kathie Crouse (R)*,
Scot Heckert (R),
Mike Hornby (R),
Chuck Horst (R),
Buck Jennings (R),
Jonathan Kyle (R),
Erica Moore (R),
Chris Phillips (R),
Doug Smith (R),
George Street (R),
Last Action
Approved by Governor 4/28/2025 (on 04/28/2025)
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