HCR 1001 CO

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Introduced

The state constitution authorizes specified charitable organizations to conduct the games of chance of bingo and raffles and requires a charitable organization to meet the following qualifications in order to conduct games of chance:Pay an annual fee and obtain a license from the secretary of state;Have been in continuous existence for the 5 years preceding license application and have dues-paying membership engaged in carrying out its charitable purpose during that 5-year period;Use the net proceeds from any game of chance solely for the lawful purposes of the charitable organization; and Have a bona fide member of the charitable organization operate or manage the game without compensation.     The concurrent resolution repeals from the state constitution these requirements for and limitations on conducting games of chance and directs the general assembly to establish the specific requirements for charitable organizations to conduct games of chance.(Note: This summary applies to this concurrent resolution as introduced.)

• N. Ricks Democratic · sponsor
• L. Suckla Republican · sponsor
• N. Hinrichsen Democratic · sponsor

1. Apr 6, 2026 House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely · lower
2. Mar 26, 2026 House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only · lower
3. Mar 10, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs · lower