Gambling.
Vote required
Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Chaptered
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies the California Department of Justice’s authority to investigate suspected criminal gambling violations, extending that authority to occur outside of licensed gambling establishments. It also addresses raffles conducted by eligible organizations, particularly those benefiting charitable causes, by allowing them to be held at championship games and expanding the criteria for eligibility. The bill includes technical changes and updates to regulations related to these raffles.
Key provisions
- Expands the Department of Justice’s authority to investigate illegal gambling activities occurring outside of licensed gambling establishments.
- Authorizes major league sports raffles at championship games, in addition to home games.
- Clarifies the requirements for eligible organizations to conduct raffles for charitable purposes, including a 50% allocation for charitable use.
- Updates regulations regarding raffle registration, reporting, and financial disclosures.
- Requires a 2/3 vote of each house to amend the percentage of gross receipts required to go to beneficial or charitable purposes.
- Addresses the definition of ‘charitable purposes’ to exclude benefits to organization insiders.
- Establishes a process for registering raffle equipment and vendors.
- Requires eligible organizations to post raffle information on their websites.
Who is affected
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours