Nonprofits seek chance to sell raffle tickets out of state

On Wednesday morning, representatives of nonprofit organizations testified in support of a bill that would allow them to sell raffle tickets beyond state lines.

Senate Bill 197 would apply to “nonprofits and educational entities.” Bill Sponsor Mitch Tropila, D-Great Falls, said many of these organizations have members or alumni spread across several states.

Stan Frasier, a board member for the Montana Wildlife Federation, said giving nonprofits a chance to sell raffle tickets out of state to build their organizations would be good for Montana