Washington State Gambling Commission/NRA Request
| Tracking # |
202205-PRR-1 202105-PRR-39 |
| Submitted | Sept. 12, 2019 |
MuckRock users can file, duplicate, track, and share public records requests like this one. Learn more.
Communications
From: Terry Brown
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
To Whom It May Concern,
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, ยง42.56 et seq., I hereby request the following records:
Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The Washington Public Records Act requires a response to this request be made within five business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than this amount of time, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
This request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Terry Brown
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Terry Brown
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Terry Brown:
The Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your request for records. Your request will be processed as a public records request and, as such, this letter responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The attached records are being provided in response to your request and have been redacted (see attached documents, Bates numbered PRR_113 Installment 1 - (GMB) 1-75). Any information redacted from the records is identified with a redaction code where it appears. The redaction code is explained in the attached document titled "Brief Explanation of Exemptions".
Due to current workloads, the number of other pending requests and the scope of your request, we estimate that on or about October 9, 2019, you may anticipate your next response from the Commission. Records will be produced in installments as appropriate.
If I can be of further assistance, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Terry Brown:
The Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your request for records. Your request will be processed as a public records request and, as such, this letter responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. We last contacted you on September 24, 2019. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The attached records are being provided in response to your request and have been redacted (see attached documents, Bates numbered PRR_113 Installment 2 - (GMB) 76-162). Any information redacted from the records is identified with a redaction code where it appears. The redaction code is explained in the attached document titled "Brief Explanation of Exemptions".
Due to current workloads, the number of other pending requests and the scope of your request, we estimate that on or about November 14, 2019, you may anticipate your next response from the Commission. Records will be produced in installments as appropriate.
If I can be of further assistance, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
A first set of responsive documents from the agency, with more to be sent at a specified date.
-
PRR_113_00-22598_Installment_3_08 2019 Comm Meeting.mp3
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Terry Brown:
As you know, the Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your above referenced public records request. This letter further responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The attached records are being provided in response to your request and have been redacted (see attached documents, Bates numbered PRR_113 Installment 5 - (GMB) 450-861). Any information redacted from the records is identified with a redaction code where it appears. The redaction code is explained in the attached document titled "Brief Explanation of Exemptions".
Due to current workloads, the number of other pending requests and the scope of your request, we estimate that on or about April 7, 2020, you may anticipate your next response from the Commission. Records will be produced in installments as appropriate.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Terry Brown:
As you know, the Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your above referenced public records request. This letter further responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The attached records are being provided in response to your request and have not been redacted (see attached documents, Bates numbered PRR_113 Installment 6 - (GMB) 862-962).
Due to current workloads, the number of other pending requests and the scope of your request, we estimate that on or about April 24, 2020, you may anticipate your next response from the Commission. Records will be produced in installments as appropriate.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Terry Brown:
As you know, the Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your above referenced public records request. This letter further responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The attached records are being provided in response to your request and have not been redacted (see attached documents, Bates numbered PRR_113 Installment 7 - (GMB) 963-1062).
Due to current workloads, the number of other pending requests and the scope of your request, we estimate that on or about May 15, 2020, you may anticipate your next response from the Commission. Records will be produced in installments as appropriate.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Terry Brown:
As you know, the Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your above referenced public records request. This letter further responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The attached records are being provided in response to your request and have not been redacted (see attached documents, Bates numbered PRR_113 Installment 8 -
(GMB) 1063-1162).
Due to current workloads, the number of other pending requests and the scope of your request, we estimate that on or about June 12, 2020, you may anticipate your next response from the Commission. Records will be produced in installments as appropriate.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Terry Brown:
As you know, the Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your above referenced public records request. This letter further responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The attached records are being provided in response to your request and have not been redacted (see attached documents, Bates numbered PRR_113 Installment 8 -
(GMB) 1063-1162).
Due to current workloads, the number of other pending requests and the scope of your request, we estimate that on or about June 12, 2020, you may anticipate your next response from the Commission. Records will be produced in installments as appropriate.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Terry Brown:
As you know, the Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your above referenced public records request. This letter further responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National
Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The attached records are being provided in response to your request and have not been redacted or deleted (see attached documents, Bates numbered PRR_113 Installment 9 - (GMB) 1163-1267).
Due to current workloads, the number of other pending requests and the scope of your request, we estimate that on or about July 20, 2020, you may anticipate your next response from the Commission. Records will be produced in installments as appropriate.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Terry Brown:
As you know, the Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your above referenced public records request. This letter further responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The attached records are being provided in response to your request and have not been redacted or deleted (see attached documents, Bates numbered PRR_113 Installment 10 - (GMB) 1268-1363).
Due to current workloads, the number of other pending requests and the scope of your request, we estimate that on or about September 2, 2020, you may anticipate your next response from the Commission. Records will be produced in installments as appropriate.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Terry Brown:
This letter further responds to your public records request. GMB last wrote to you about your request on July 15, 2020.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
GMB has adopted rules pursuant to RCW 42.56.120(2)(b) related to charges for producing records in response to public records requests. GMB may charge for copies of electronic records, actual cost of other copies, and postage (these rules are available at WAC 230-21-016).
GMB Public Records is preparing an installment of records responsive to your request that we plan to produce on CD. The cost of this production under RCW 42.56.120 and WAC 230-21-016 is below:
1. CD/DVR: Total cost = $5.32
* $0.81 for CD & disc sleeve
* $0.46 for envelope
* $4.00 for postage
* $0.05 for every four electronic files (1 sets of four files x $0.05)
Please send a check or money order made out to GMB for the total of $5.32 along with a copy of this letter to the address listed below. After we receive payment, we will send you the next installment of records within five business days. If we do not receive payment by September 25, 2020, we will assume you no longer wish to receive these records and the Commission will close this request.
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
PO BOX 42400
Olympia WA 98504-2400
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Terry Brown
Good afternoon,
Due to COVID-19 this request was lost, would it be possible to resubmit the request, the orginal of which is outlined below.
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
To Whom It May Concern,
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, ยง42.56 et seq., I hereby request the following records:
Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
The Washington Public Records Act requires a response to this request be made within five business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than this amount of time, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
This request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you very much!
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Muckrock News:
The Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your request for records on May 25, 2021. Your request will be processed as a public records request and, as such, this letter responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* Due to COVID-19 this request was lost, would it be possible to resubmit the request, the orginal of which is outlined below:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association INRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
* In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Please clarify what is meant by "resubmit the request"
1. Do you want the original request (PRR-113, submitted on September 13, 2019) resumed with all the same information?
2. Do you want the same requested information but with the new dates between May 25, 2021 and 5 years before?
Please, provide the requested clarification within two weeks, or on before June 17, 2021.
If the Commission does not receive your clarification on or before June 17, 2021, we will proceed with our understanding of your request and will be providing you a copy of only those records identified as follows:
1. Do you want the original request (PRR-113, submitted on September 13, 2019) resumed with all the same information.
Due to current workloads, the number of other pending requests and the scope of your request, we estimate it could take up to 30 business days to find, review, and copy any available records and, to the extent necessary, notify persons identified in the records under WAC 388-01-140. On or about July 29, 2021, you may anticipate a response from the Commission (records may be produced in installments as appropriate).
In order to provide you with an estimated cost of the entire request we would have to complete the search for all records. If you want this estimate before your first installment of records, the installment may be delayed in order for the staff to complete gathering of all records.
GMB has adopted rules pursuant to RCW 42.56.120(2)(b) related to charges for producing records in response to public records requests. Pursuant to WAC 230-21-016<https://www.wsgc.wa.gov/news/rule-changes>, for this installment/production of records, GMB Public Records is waiving the cost associated with producing these records. These rules are available at WAC 230-21-016<https://www.wsgc.wa.gov/news/rule-changes>. Accordingly, GMB may charge for future installments when responding to your request, as permitted under RCW 42.56.120(4).
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Muckrock News Dept 80337:
This letter further responds to your public records request. GMB last wrote to you about your request on June 16, 2021.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
* This is a follow up to a previous request:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association INRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
* In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Original request September 13, 2019 (Abandoned on September 25, 2020, for lack of payment at installment 11) After request for clarification it is determined that this is a re-opening of the original request as written.
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
GMB has adopted rules pursuant to RCW 42.56.120(2)(b) related to charges for producing records in response to public records requests. GMB may charge for copies of electronic records, actual cost of other copies, and postage (these rules are available at WAC 230-21-016).
For a breakdown of the complete coast to finish this request we will need to complete search, redaction, and burning to CD of all records, this could take several months. Please advise how you would like to proceed for future installments?
In the interim this is the bill original sent for installment 11 or the original request.
GMB Public Records is preparing installment 11, of records responsive to your request that we plan to produce on CD. The cost of this production under RCW 42.56.120 and WAC 230-21-016 is below:
1. CD/DVR: Total cost = $5.32
a. $0.81 for CD & disc sleeve
b. $0.46 for envelope
c. $4.00 for postage
d. $0.05 for every four electronic files (1 sets of four files x $0.05)
Please send a check or money order made out to GMB for the total of $5.32 along with a copy of this letter to the address listed below. After we receive payment, we will send you the next installment of records within five business days. If we do not receive payment by August 3, 2021, we will assume you no longer wish to receive these records and the Commission will close this request.
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
PO BOX 42400
Olympia WA 98504-2400
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Terry Brown
Hi Kat Husted - Would it still be possible to pay for this request? Thank you.
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear MuckRock News:
The Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) received your request for records on May 2, 2022. Your request will be processed as a public records request and, as such, this letter responds to your request under RCW 42.56.520 and WAC 230-21. Please refer to the Request ID# identified above when contacting this office about your request.
You asked for copies of the following Commission records:
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hi Kat Husted - Would it still be possible to pay for this request? Thank you.
Original request number 202105-PRR-39
Request:
* This is a follow up to a previous request:
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association INRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
* In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Original request September 13, 2019 (Abandoned on September 25, 2020, for lack of payment at installment 11) After request for clarification it is determined that this is a re-opening of the original request as written.
* Any and all records relating to the National Rifle Association (NRA) or the National Rifle Association Foundation (NRA Foundation) within the last five years.
NOTE: Please clarify that you wish to restart your original request at the point it was abandoned. Original request for time period September 13, 2014 through September 13, 2019 abandoned at installment 11.
Please notify our office by May 13, 2022, if this is not correct. Otherwise we will proceed with the new request as stated above.
GMB has adopted rules pursuant to RCW 42.56.120(2)(b) related to charges for producing records in response to public records requests. GMB may charge for copies of electronic records, actual cost of other copies, and postage (these rules are available at WAC 230-21-016<WAC%20230-21-016>). If there is a charge, we will send you the records after receiving a check made out to GMB for the amount due.
For a breakdown of the complete coast to finish this request we will need to complete search, redaction, and burning to CD of all records, this could take several months. Please advise how you would like to proceed for future installments?
In the interim this is the bill original sent for installment 11 or the original request.
GMB Public Records is preparing installment 11, of records responsive to your request that we plan to produce on CD. The cost of this production under RCW 42.56.120 and WAC 230-21-016 is below:
1. CD/DVR: Total cost = $5.32
a. $0.81 for CD & disc sleeve
b. $0.46 for envelope
c. $4.00 for postage
d. $0.05 for every four electronic files (1 sets of four files x $0.05)
Please send a check or money order made out to GMB for the total of $5.32 along with a copy of this letter to the address listed below. After we receive payment, we will send you the next installment of records within five business days. If we do not receive payment by May 27, 2022, we will assume you no longer wish to receive these records and the Commission will close this request.
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
PO BOX 42400
Olympia WA 98504-2400
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Records and Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Terry Brown
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $5.32 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Washington State Gambling Commission
Kat Husted, Public Records
PO BOX 42400
Olympia, WA 98504
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 13, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on July 29, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #202105-PRR-39.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 13, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on July 29, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #202105-PRR-39.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear Muckrock News:
Your records were sent by USPS on May 25, 2022, with the attached cover letter.
Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance,
Kat Husted, Public Records Officer
360-486-3529
-
~WRD3421
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 13, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on July 29, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #202205-PRR-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
Dear MuckRock News:
MUCKROCK NEWS
DEPT MR 80337
263 HUNTINGTON AVE
BOSTON MA 02115
Thank you for your June 22nd email following up on 202205-PRR-1. The Washington State Gambling Commission (Commission) last wrote to you about your request on May 25, 2022, and mailed you records on this date to your previous address. This letter further responds to your request under the Public Records Act, Ch. 42.56 RCW.
You have asked to resend the records to your new address, which is listed at the top of this letter. Accordingly, we are resending your records by USPS to the address noted above.
The attached records are being provided as in response to your request and have been redacted (see attached documents, Bates numbered 202205-PRR-1 Direct Response 0001 through 1132). Any information redacted from the records is identified with a redaction code where it appears. The redaction code is explained in the attached document titled "Brief Explanation of Exemptions".
As GMB understands this request as only for the last installment to your previous request of 202105-PRR-39, there are no further records to be provided. If you intended this request to be for other records, please contact me to clarify by July 18, 2022, or this request will be closed.
If I can be of further assistance, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Kat Husted, Records and Public Records Officer
Washington State Gambling Commission
Po Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3529
From: Washington State Gambling Commission
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
-
Responsive Documents
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 13, 2019. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on July 29, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #202205-PRR-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
Files
pages