E2SSB 5634: Concerning problem gambling.
Signed into law: Chapter 284, Laws of 2023
- Sponsor
- Conway
- Introduced
- January 30, 2023
- Status
- C 284 L 23
- Last action
- Effective date 7/1/2023. (May 4, 2023)
- As of
- August 18, 2026, 2:03 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
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.
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Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 10, 202371 yea · 27 nay
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 8, 202331 yea · 18 nay
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