BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1475: Gambling commission officers

Clarifying the limited authority of gambling commission officers.

Summary

Authorizes a Washington State Gambling Commission limited authority peace officer to take reasonably necessary action to prevent physical injury to a person and substantial damage to property when it occurs within the officer's presence.
Provides immunity from civil liability for damages unless it is shown that the officer acted with gross negligence or bad faith.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1475), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2017

AN ACT Relating to clarifying the limited authority of gambling commission officers;

Passed March 6, 2017

Version voted on: HB 1475

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	50	0	0	0
Republican	48	0	0	0

How each member voted

Passed April 11, 2017

Version voted on: HB 1475

41 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	17	8	0	0
Republican	24	0	0	0

How each member voted

Apr 25, 2017Effective date 7/23/2017.
Apr 25, 2017Chapter 111, 2017 Laws.
Apr 25, 2017Governor signed.
Apr 18, 2017Delivered to Governor.
Apr 17, 2017President signed.
Apr 14, 2017Speaker signed.
Apr 11, 2017Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Apr 11, 2017Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Apr 6, 2017Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 13, 2017Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 9, 2017Minority; without recommendation.
Mar 9, 2017CLS - Majority; do pass.
Mar 8, 2017First reading, referred to Commerce, Labor & Sports.
Mar 6, 2017Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Mar 6, 2017Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 14, 2017Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 13, 2017Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 9, 2017JUDI - Majority; do pass.
Jan 20, 2017First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1475 (2025–26) National board bonuses · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1475 (2023–24) Online ballot portal · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1475 (2021–22) Foreign nationals/campaigns · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1475 (2019–20) Leadership skills grant prg. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1475 (2015–16) Longshore and harbor workers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1475 (2013–14) School district reqs waivers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1475 (2011–12) Lien claim notice requiremnt · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1475 (2009–10) Agency rule-making info · Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2009