SB 131-FN-A (1995): relative to taxes paid on simulcast greyhound racing.
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SB 131-FN-A (1995)
relative to taxes paid on simulcast greyhound racing.
- Status: Became law unsigned
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Finance
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
- Chapter law: 224
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 21, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 1995. The committee held a work session on April 25, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 23–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 16, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 23, 1995 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. It became law without the governor's signature on June 14, 1995, as Chapter 224. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.
Sponsors
- Sen. Fraser (SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20)
- Rep. Trombly (Merr 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 1995, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB
- April 18, 1995, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100,ST HOUSE
- April 25, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM105A,ST HOUSE
- May 3, 1995, 2:00 PM: executive session, RM105A,ST HOUSE
Votes
- March 21, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 23, 1995, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ2,P30
- February 14, 1995: HEARING FEB14 03:30 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS&MEANS
- March 16, 1995: 03/16/95 INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ44,P1325
- March 20, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR21
- March 20, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1802>; SC22,P10-11
- March 21, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P170-171
- April 18, 1995: HEARING APR18 10:15 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
- April 25, 1995: DIV II SUBCOM WK SESS APR25 10:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANC
- April 27, 1995: FIN DIV II WK SESS & EXEC SESS MAY03 02:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE
- May 11, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY16 (VOTE 23-0;CC)
- May 11, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2576>; HC64,P1801-1802
- May 16, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ68,P1893 + 1904
- May 23, 1995: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN COLANTUONO MA VV; SJ22,P445
- June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P530
- June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2040
- June 14, 1995: BECAME LAW WITHOUT SIGNATURE 06/14/95 EFF: 06/14/95 CHAP.0224