BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5671

SB 5671: Gambling/nonprofit orgs

Simplifying the process for bona fide charitable and nonprofit organization to engage in activities and social pastimes, and raise funds for their authorized purposes.

Summary

  • Increases the number of raffles, open to the public, that may be held to four events per year and increases the maximum revenue limits.
  • Authorizes tiered levels of discounted packages for raffle tickets.
  • Modifies the process for conducting random draw raffle events involving a physical item selected by a participant, commonly referred to as duck draws.
  • Redefines the term raffle to eliminate the need for an accompanying ticket for certain duck draw events.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5671), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed SenateMar 1, 2017
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Phil Fortunato (R-31)
Introduced
February 2, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5671, ESSB 5671

AN ACT Relating to simplifying the process for bona fide charitable and nonprofit organization to engage in activities and social pastimes, and raise funds for their authorized purposes;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Fortunato (R-31)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5671
30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat71800
Republican23100
How each member voted

History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESSB 5671)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5671)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5671)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5671)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5671)
  6. Placed on Rules White Sheet. (ESSB 5671)
  7. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5671)
  8. First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5671)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5671)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5671)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5671)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5671)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5671)
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5671)
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5671)
  19. CLS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5671)
  20. CLS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. Minority; without recommendation.
  22. First reading, referred to Commerce, Labor & Sports.

SB 5671 in other sessions

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