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Committee hears broad charitable-gaming changes, holds Senate Bill 108 for amend-and-vote next week
Summary
Senate Bill 108, which would permit charities broader use of gaming proceeds, add online raffle ticket sales, and set audit thresholds for charity gaming events, was discussed at length and held for an amended vote next week after committee members requested language fixes and clarification on geolocation and enforcement.
The House Public Policy Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 108, a bill that would modify several aspects of charitable gaming law, but the committee held the bill for an amend-and-vote session next week to address late germaneness and technical language concerns.
Under the committee discussion, the bill’s largest change would permit charities to use gaming proceeds “for any lawful purpose,” language carried over from an earlier House bill. The bill also addresses so-called casino game nights (renamed in committee language to specify card, dice and roulette events), adds audit requirements for organizations with high gaming receipts, and authorizes electronic raffles that allow charities to sell raffle tickets online for live, in-person events.
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