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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5634

SB 5634: Problem gambling

Concerning problem gambling.

Summary

  • Clarifies the responsibilities of the Health Care Authority and the Department of Health for the State Problem Gambling Program and the membership of an advisory committee for the program.
  • Increases the transfer of funds from the Shared Game Lottery to the Problem Gambling Account.
  • Increases the tax imposed on contests of chance and pari-mutuel wagering.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SSB 5634), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2023
  6. LawMay 4, 2023
Prime sponsor
Steve Conway (D-29)
Introduced
January 30, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
May 4, 2023
Session law
Chapter 284, Laws of 2023
Companion bill
HB 1681
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5634, SSB 5634, E2SSB 5634

AN ACT Relating to problem gambling;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Conway (D-29)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33Bob Hasegawa D-11Joe Nguyen D-34T'wina Nobles D-28Derek Stanford D-1

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2023
Version voted on: E2SSB 5634
31 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican21800
How each member voted
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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 10, 2023
Version voted on: E2SSB 5634
71 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54400
Republican172300
How each member voted

Yea (71)

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History

  1. Chapter 284, 2023 Laws. (E2SSB 5634)
  2. Effective date 7/1/2023. (E2SSB 5634)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SSB 5634)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 5634)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 5634)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 5634)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 71; nays, 27; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5634)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5634)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SSB 5634)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SSB 5634)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5634)
  12. FIN - Majority; do pass. (E2SSB 5634)
  13. FIN - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5634)
  14. Referred to Finance. (E2SSB 5634)
  15. RSG - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5634)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5634)
  17. RSG - Majority; do pass. (E2SSB 5634)
  18. First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming. (E2SSB 5634)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5634)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5634)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5634)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 5634)
  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5634)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5634)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5634)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5634)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5634)
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  31. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5634)
  32. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5634)
  33. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 5634)
  34. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5634)
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5634)
  36. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5634)
  37. Minority; do not pass.
  38. Minority; without recommendation.
  39. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5634)
  41. Referred to Ways & Means.
  42. BFGT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5634)
  43. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5634)
  44. And refer to Ways & Means.
  45. BFGT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  46. First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade.

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