Committee hears concern that sweepstakes bill could affect charitable raffles; separate charitable raffle bill expected
Members raised concerns that language in the sweepstakes bill could bar common charitable fundraising methods (bingo, raffles) for organizations that hold alcohol permits; committee members said a separate charitable-raffles bill for 501(c)(3) charities is expected to address the gap.
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During discussion of Senate Bill 3, several members asked whether the bill's language would eliminate raffles and similar fundraisers used by nonprofit groups that operate venues serving alcohol. A committee member cited concerns that groups such as the Shriner's Club, the Lions Club and Rotary rely on raffles for fundraising.
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