HB 1499-FN (1992): relative to inter-track wagering and the conduct of simulcast racing.

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HB 1499-FN (1992)

relative to inter-track wagering and the conduct of simulcast racing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 16

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 1992 and referred to the House Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 26, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 31, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 1, 1992, making it Chapter 16 of the session laws. It took effect on April 1, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Benton (Rock 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Behrens (Sull 3)
  • Rep. M. Campbell (Rock 20)
  • Sen. Delahunty (SD22)
  • Sen. Disnard (SD8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB
  • March 12, 1992, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 26, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO REG REV; HJ23,P616
  • January 30, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/30/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • February 4, 1992: HEARING FEB04 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR: REG REV
  • February 25, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 27, 1992: PROP COMM AM; HC43,P1061
  • March 3, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ52,P1323-1324 + 1380
  • March 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
  • March 12, 1992: HEARING MAR12 09:30 RM104,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • March 25, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP MAR26
  • March 26, 1992: PASSED VV; SJ12,P302 + 339
  • March 26, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ64,P1622
  • March 31, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ13,P349
  • April 1, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/01/92 EFF: 04/01/92 CHAP.0016

Laws It Would Change

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