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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1681

HB 1681: Problem gambling

Concerning problem gambling.

Summary

  • Establishes the Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling to be an on-going entity that meets on a quarterly basis.
  • Increases the rates of transfers and taxes into the Problem Gambling Account.
  • Expands the scope of the Problem and Pathological Gambling Treatment Program at the Health Care Authority.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SHB 1681), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 1, 2023
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Chris Stearns (D-47)
Introduced
January 31, 2023 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2024
Companion bill
SB 5634
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1681, SHB 1681, 2SHB 1681

AN ACT Relating to problem gambling;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Chris Stearns (D-47)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Debra Lekanoff D-40Lauren Davis D-32Mari Leavitt D-28Kristine Reeves D-30Gerry Pollet D-46Tina Orwall D-33

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2023
Version voted on: 2SHB 1681
80 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54301
Republican261301
How each member voted

Yea (80)

Excused (2)

Permalink to this vote

History

  1. House Rules "X" file. (2SHB 1681)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2SHB 1681)
  3. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2SHB 1681)
  4. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1681)
  5. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1681)
  6. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1681)
  7. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade. (2SHB 1681)
  8. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1681)
  9. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1681)
  10. BFGT - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1681)
  11. First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade. (2SHB 1681)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 80; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2SHB 1681)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1681)
  14. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1681)
  15. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1681)
  16. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1681)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1681)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1681)
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1681)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  23. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1681)
  24. FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1681)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1681)
  26. FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1681)
  27. FIN - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1681)
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. FIN - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. Referred to Finance. (SHB 1681)
  32. Referred to Finance.
  33. RSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1681)
  34. RSG - Executive action taken by committee.
  35. RSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming.

HB 1681 in other sessions

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