SGA 9060
In CommitteeSenate
ALICIA R. LEVY
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AI Analysis
This bill reappoints Alicia R. Levy to the Washington State Gambling Commission for a six-year term ending in 2029. It does not change commission operations or authority — only confirms her continued service.
- Reappoints Alicia R. Levy as a member of the Washington State Gambling Commission.
- Sets her new term to expire on June 30, 2029.
- Maintains the current structure and authority of the Gambling Commission under state law.
Who is affected
- Gambling Commission members and staff — The Gambling Commission oversees gambling activities in Washington State, including tribal compacts, charitable gaming, and the state lottery. This reappointment ensures continuity in leadership and policy oversight.
Who Is Most Affected
As the reappointed chair or senior member, Levy’s continued leadership ensures policy continuity and institutional knowledge, which supports stable regulatory oversight of gambling activities—including tribal compacts, charitable gaming, and the state lottery. This stability benefits the Commission’s operational effectiveness.
Tribal nations that operate casinos under state compacts benefit from continuity in regulatory interpretation and enforcement, reducing uncertainty in intergovernmental relations and compliance expectations.
Charitable organizations that conduct bingo and raffles rely on predictable regulatory enforcement; stable leadership helps maintain consistent application of rules governing their fundraising activities.
Gambling consumers and problem gamblers may benefit from continuity in oversight, but this reappointment does not alter consumer protections, responsible gaming programs, or enforcement priorities—so impacts are indirect and minimal.
State and local governments that receive revenue from lottery proceeds or charitable gaming benefit from continuity in revenue forecasting and compliance oversight, though the reappointment itself does not change revenue formulas or distribution.