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The substitute bill, HB 2320 has now had an amendment proposed on the floor by one of the co-sponsors, Rep. Appleton to change the penalty from a gross misdemeanor down to a civil infraction level 3 - i.e., no jail, $50 fine.
I can't tell the status, but this is *definitely* a strong positive move regardless of the "professional" distinction debate and deserves support. Here's a link:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/Summ...&year=2007
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no,it definitely doesn't deserve support. If this passes, there is pretty much zero chance the issue will be taken up again, and professionals who play online will be stuck exposed to felony charges.