Update on Washington State Bills

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I just received this e-mail response from Rep. Sherry Appleton, one of the sponsors of HB 2320 and the author of the amendment to change the penalty from a misdemeanor to a class 3 civil infraction (maximium penalty $50).

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Dear x,

We could not get the bill voted on. I am sorry but we will try again next session - I really hate that we passed that bill last year - a little ridiculous. Thanks and it will include my amendment next year.

Sherry

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From: xxxx
Sent: Mon 3/19/2007 4:47 PM
To: Appleton, Rep. Sherry
Subject: HB 2320 - Reducing the penalty for internet gambling



Dear Rep. Appleton,

I'm hoping you can give me an update on the status of this bill. As a Washington state resident who
used to enjoy online poker (until the passage of the bill last year that made it a felony) I greatly
appreciate your efforts to pass this bill. Can you tell me when it might come to a vote? Will it
include your amendment, changing the penalty from a misdemeanor to a class 3 civil infraction?

Thanks for your time,

x

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From my understanding of the WA legislative calendar, next session means next January [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]