HARRISBURG, Jan. 9, 2013 — State Sen. Judy Schwank today applauded a decision by the Corbett Administration to move the financial report filing deadline to Feb. 1, 2014 for local clubs and charitable non-profit organizations that run small games of chance to raise funds. The initial deadline was Feb. 1, 2013.
“While the passage of Act 2 of 2012 authorized the payout of higher prize limits by eligible organizations that run small games of chance, the financial reporting requirements imposed by the new law and the initial report filing deadline set by the Department of Revenue created a great deal of consternation and confusion among organization volunteers,” said Schwank (D-Berks). “That is why I joined with several of my colleagues from the Senate Democratic Caucus in December to ask that the administration delay the filing deadline for small games of chance financial reports.
“I am pleased that the administration agreed to our request,” Schwank continued. “This will give our many local volunteer organizations, including volunteer fire companies, which rely on small games of chance to raise funds, some breathing room and the General Assembly time to consider any potential legislative fixes to Act 2 that may be necessary.”