67.70.240 - Use of moneys in state lottery account limited.

Use of moneys in state lottery account limited.

The moneys in the state lottery account shall be used only:

     (1) For the payment of prizes to the holders of winning lottery tickets or shares;

     (2) For purposes of making deposits into the reserve account created by RCW 67.70.250 and into the lottery administrative account created by RCW 67.70.260;

     (3) For purposes of making deposits into the education construction fund created in RCW 43.135.045 and the Washington opportunity pathways account created in RCW 28B.76.526. On and after July 1, 2010, all deposits not otherwise obligated under this section shall be placed in the Washington opportunity pathways account. Moneys in the state lottery account deposited in the Washington opportunity pathways account are included in "general state revenues" under RCW 39.42.070;

     (4) For distribution to a county for the purpose of paying the principal and interest payments on bonds issued by the county to construct a baseball stadium, as defined in RCW 82.14.0485, including reasonably necessary preconstruction costs. Three million dollars shall be distributed under this subsection during calendar year 1996. During subsequent years, such distributions shall equal the prior year's distributions increased by four percent. Distributions under this subsection shall cease when the bonds issued for the construction of the baseball stadium are retired, but not more than twenty years after the tax under RCW 82.14.0485 is first imposed;

     (5) For distribution to the stadium and exhibition center account, created in RCW 43.99N.060. Subject to the conditions of RCW 43.99N.070, six million dollars shall be distributed under this subsection during the calendar year 1998. During subsequent years, such distribution shall equal the prior year's distributions increased by four percent. No distribution may be made under this subsection after December 31, 1999, unless the conditions for issuance of the bonds under RCW 43.99N.020(2) are met. Distributions under this subsection shall cease when the bonds are retired, but not later than December 31, 2020;

     (6) For the purchase and promotion of lottery games and game-related services; and

     (7) For the payment of agent compensation.

     The office of financial management shall require the allotment of all expenses paid from the account and shall report to the ways and means committees of the senate and house of representatives any changes in the allotments.

[2010 1st sp.s. c 27 § 3. Prior: 2009 c 500 § 11; 2009 c 479 § 44; 2001 c 3 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 728, approved November 7, 2000); 1997 c 220 § 206 (Referendum Bill No. 48, approved June 17, 1997); 1995 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 105; 1987 c 513 § 7; 1985 c 375 § 5; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 24.]

Notes: Findings -- Intent -- 2010 1st sp.s. c 27: See note following RCW 28B.76.526.

Effective date -- 2009 c 500: See note following RCW 39.42.070.

Effective date -- 2009 c 479: See note following RCW 2.56.030.

Short title -- Purpose -- Intent -- Construction -- Severability -- Effective dates -- 2001 c 3 (Initiative Measure No. 728): See notes following RCW 28A.505.210.

Referendum--Other legislation limited--Legislators' personal intent not indicated--Reimbursements for election--Voters' pamphlet, election requirements -- 1997 c 220: See RCW 36.102.800 through 36.102.803.

Part headings not law -- Severability--1997 c 220: See RCW 36.102.900 and 36.102.901.

Part headings not law -- Effective date -- 1995 3rd sp.s. c 1: See notes following RCW 82.14.0485.

Effective date -- Severability -- 1987 c 513: See notes following RCW 18.85.285.

State contribution for baseball stadium limited: RCW 82.14.0486.