HB 1009-FN-A (1990): authorizing wagering on sporting events.

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HB 1009-FN-A (1990)

authorizing wagering on sporting events.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Regulated Revenues
  • Subject: Gambling

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1990. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–6. On January 25, 1990 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Buco (Rock 20) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1990, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • January 25, 1990, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO REGULATED REVENUES; HJ7,P229
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 1/18/90
  • January 10, 1990: HEARING JAN10 01:00 RM308,LOB FOR: REGULATED REVENUES
  • January 18, 1990: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR JAN25 (VOTE 9-6)
  • January 18, 1990: MIN REPORT OTP
  • January 25, 1990: REP BUCO SUBST OTP/AM, ML RC(77-256); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ21,P666-669

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