SB 100-FN (1989): relative to pari-mutuel racing.

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SB 100-FN (1989)

relative to pari-mutuel racing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 219

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 14, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0. The committee held a work session on April 19, 1989. On April 25, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. On April 25, 1989 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for hearing”, on a motion by Rep. Kidder. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0. On May 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1989, making it Chapter 219 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Disnard (SD8)
  • Sen. Delahunty (SD22)
  • Rep. Hawkins (Belk 5)
  • Rep. McCain (Rock 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM 102LOB
  • April 18, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB
  • April 28, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,SH

Votes

  • April 25, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
  • January 26, 1989: HEARING 1/26/89 9:30 RM 102LOB FOR:WAYS & MEANS
  • February 13, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 14, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO REG REVENUES
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • April 18, 1989: HEARING 4/18/89 9:30 RM308,LOB FOR: REG REVENUES
  • April 18, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/25 VOTE (13-0)
  • April 19, 1989: SUBCOMM WRK SESSION 04/19/89 1:00RM308,LOB FOR: REG REV
  • April 25, 1989: PASSED & REF TO APPROP VV; HJ75, P2268-2269
  • April 25, 1989: REP KIDDER SUSP RULES FOR HEARING, MA 2/3 VV; HJ75, P2270
  • April 28, 1989: HEARING 04/28/89 9:30 RM100,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • May 5, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 5/9 VOTE (19-0 cc)
  • May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ83, P2578 + 2603
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 24 P: 395
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 24, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/24/89 EFF: 7/23/89 CHAP: 219

Laws It Would Change

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