HB 1386-FN (1996): limiting the operational expenses of the sweepstakes commission to 10 percent of the gross revenue.

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HB 1386-FN (1996)

limiting the operational expenses of the sweepstakes commission to 10 percent of the gross revenue.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Regulated Revenues
  • Subject: Gambling

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 1996 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held a work session on October 3, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 7 to 3.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McCann (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. D. Soucy (Hills 42)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB
  • October 3, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB :REG REV

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO REG REV; HJ4,P133
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 16, 1996: HEARING JAN16 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR: REG REV
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB13 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 13, 1996: REFERRED TO REG REV FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ25,P812
  • October 3, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS OCT03 10:00 RM308,LOB :REG REV
  • October 15, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: NOT REC FOR LEG IN 1997 (VOTE 7-3)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 513-FN (1997): limiting the operational expenses of the sweepstakes commission to 10 percent of the gross revenue.
  • HB 1191-FN-A-LOCAL (1996): assessing taxes on gambling winnings to fund state aid to education.

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