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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 2228

HB 2228: Gambling policy clarificatn

Clarifying the state's public policy on gambling.

Summary

  • The following statement of Washington's public policy toward gambling is codified: "The public policy of the state of Washington on gambling is to keep the criminal element out of gambling and to promote the social welfare of the people by limiting the nature and scope of gambling activities and by strict regulation and control." Prior legislative approval is required before the Lottery may conduct any on-line game…

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SHB 2228), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1994
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 14, 1994
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 1994
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 1, 1994
Prime sponsor
Michael Heavey (D-34)
Introduced
January 11, 1994 in the House
Last action
April 1, 1994
Session law
Chapter 218, Laws of 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2228, SHB 2228, 2SHB 2228

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Michael Heavey (D-34)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Barbara Lisk R-15James Springer D-18Karen Schmidt R-23Steve Van Luven R-48Judith Roland D-31

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 14, 1994
Version voted on: 2SHB 2228
91 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56502
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

March 4, 1994
Version voted on: 2SHB 2228
39 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 10 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22006
Republican17004
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage

March 7, 1994
Version voted on: 2SHB 2228
90 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55503
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (90)

Excused (3)

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History

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HB 2228 in other sessions

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