HB 297-FN-A (1992): authorizing the racing commission to license electronic games of chance wherever licensed pari-mutuel wagering takes place.

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HB 297-FN-A (1992)

authorizing the racing commission to license electronic games of chance wherever licensed pari-mutuel wagering takes place.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Regulated Revenues
  • Subject: Gambling

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 16–3. On March 7, 1991 the bill was referred to the Regulated Revenues committee. The committee met in executive session on October 31, 1991 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on November 14, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 8, 1992 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held a public hearing on October 8, 1992. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Inexpedient to Legislate”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

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

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB
  • October 31, 1991, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Regulated Revenues, RM305,LOB
  • November 14, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM308,LOB :REGR
  • October 8, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB (EXEC SESS FOLLOWS)

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO REG REV; HJ13,P108
  • January 29, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN29 DUE ON FEB28
  • February 13, 1991: HEARING FEB13 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR: REG REV
  • February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR07 (VOTE 16-3)
  • March 7, 1991: REP N. FORD SUBST ITL, ML RC(118-218); RE-REFERRED TO REG
  • March 7, 1991: REV VV; HJ42,P803-806
  • October 31, 1991: RE-REF EXEC SESS OCT31 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: REG REV
  • November 14, 1991: RE-REF FULL COMM HEARING ON PROP AM NOV14 10:00 RM308,LOB :REGR
  • November 14, 1991: RE-REF MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR 1992, ON 01/08 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • January 8, 1992: REFERRED TO REG REV FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ9,P306
  • October 8, 1992: INT STUDY HEARING OCT08 10:00 RM308,LOB (EXEC SESS FOLLOWS)
  • October 8, 1992: INT STUDY REPORT (ITL) FILED (VOTE 11-0)

Laws It Would Change

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