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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2638

HB 2638: Sports wagering/compacts

Authorizing sports wagering subject to the terms of tribal-state gaming compacts.

Summary

  • Authorizes the amendment of tribal-state gaming compacts, upon a tribe's request, to allow sports wagering at the tribe's facility when conducted pursuant to the terms of negotiated tribal-state gaming compacts.
  • Amends and adds to the powers and duties of the Gambling Commission, including related to licensing, inspections and audits, the filing of suspicious activity and betting reports, and ensuring sports integrity.
  • Establishes new crimes and amends existing crimes in the Gambling Act.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2638), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2020
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 25, 2020
  6. LawMar 25, 2020
Prime sponsor
Strom Peterson (D-21)
Introduced
January 16, 2020 in the House
Last action
March 25, 2020
Session law
Chapter 127, Laws of 2020
Companion bill
SB 6394
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2638, ESHB 2638

AN ACT Relating to authorizing sports wagering subject to the terms of tribal-state gaming compacts;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Strom Peterson (D-21)

19 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Drew MacEwen R-35Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Paul Harris R-17June Robinson D-38Representative R-26Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Drew Stokesbary R-31Steve Tharinger D-24Jim Walsh R-19Marcus Riccelli D-3Sherry Appleton D-23Dan Griffey R-35Drew Hansen D-23Shelley Kloba D-1Debra Lekanoff D-40Mike Sells D-38Mike Chapman D-24Mia Gregerson D-33Alex Ramel D-40

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2638
83 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52500
Republican31901
How each member voted

Yea (83)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2638
34 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican61400
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 7, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2638
83 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54201
Republican291200
How each member voted

Yea (83)

Excused (1)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment 1318 by Braun (page 15, line 3)

March 5, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2638
21 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat12800
Republican20000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 3/25/2020. (ESHB 2638)
  2. Chapter 127, 2020 Laws. (ESHB 2638)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2638)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2638)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 2638)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2638)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 83; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2638)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 2638)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2638)
  10. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 2638)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2638)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2638)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2638)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2638)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2638)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2638)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2638)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2638)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2638)
  20. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2638)
  21. LBRC - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2638)
  22. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (ESHB 2638)
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2638)
  24. Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2638)
  25. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2638)
  26. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2638)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2638)
  28. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  30. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Commerce & Gaming. (ESHB 2638)
  31. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2638)
  32. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2638)
  33. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2638)
  34. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  35. Minority; without recommendation.
  36. Minority; do not pass.
  37. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Commerce & Gaming.
  38. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 2638)
  39. Referred to Appropriations.
  40. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2638)
  41. COG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2638)
  42. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2638)
  43. Minority; do not pass.
  44. COG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  45. Minority; without recommendation.
  46. First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming.

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