SB 651 (1996): establishing a temporary tax rate in simulcast dog racing, establishing a committee to examine certain aspects of the pari-mutuel industry, and establishing a temporary breakage distribution for certain running horse races.

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SB 651 (1996)

establishing a temporary tax rate in simulcast dog racing, establishing a committee to examine certain aspects of the pari-mutuel industry, and establishing a temporary breakage distribution for certain running horse races.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 201

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 1996. The committee voted 3–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 8, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. On March 7, 1996 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 20, 1996 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for fin report”, on a motion by Sen. Currier. On March 20, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. On March 20, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0. On April 17, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 04/18/1996”. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 1996. The committee held work sessions on April 29, 1996 and April 30, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–7. On May 8, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 209–126. On May 8, 1996 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kurk. On May 16, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 201 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Fraser (SD4) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Rep. Gage (Rock 26)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB
  • March 13, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB
  • April 2, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB
  • April 23, 1996, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Finance, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • April 29, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM105A, ST HOUSE
  • April 30, 1996, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM105A, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • March 7, 1996, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 1996, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ1,P12
  • January 9, 1996: HEARING JAN09 10:30 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • February 7, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB08 (VOTE 3-1-1)
  • February 7, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4768>(NEW TITLE); SC7,P6-7
  • February 8, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ6,P75-76
  • March 7, 1996: RECOMMITTED TO WAYS & MEANS, SEN CURRIER MA VV; SJ11, P155 (SEE
  • March 7, 1996: PERM JRNL ALSO)
  • March 8, 1996: RE-HEARING MAR13 02:00 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • March 19, 1996: W&M COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR20 (VOTE 7-0)
  • March 19, 1996: PROP W&M COMM AM<5364>(NEW TITLE); SC16,P13-14
  • March 19, 1996: 03/19/96 INTRODUCED AND REF TO REG REV; HJ47,P1589
  • March 20, 1996: SEN CURRIER SUSP RULES FOR FIN REPORT, MA 2/3VV; (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • March 20, 1996: W&M COMM AM<5364>, AL VV; SEN FRASER FL AM<5378>(NEW TITLE), AA VV; PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ12,P213-216
  • March 20, 1996: FIN COMM AM<5380>(NEW TITLE), AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ12, P216-217 + 218
  • March 27, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/27/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
  • April 2, 1996: HEARING APR02 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR: REG REV
  • April 4, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 13-0)
  • April 4, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5493>(NEW TITLE); HC46,P1587
  • April 10, 1996: **REPORTED FOR APR10, SESSION CANCELLED DUE TO STORM**
  • April 17, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO APR18, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ54,P1809
  • April 18, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV;HJ56,P1873-4
  • April 23, 1996: HEARING APR23 02:15 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • April 29, 1996: DIVII SUBCOM WK SESS APR29 01:00 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: FIN
  • April 30, 1996: DIVII SUBCOM WK SESS APR30 11:00 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: FIN
  • May 2, 1996: FIN COMM MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY08 (VOTE 14-7)
  • May 2, 1996: PROP FIN COMM AM<5889>(NEW TITLE); HC58,P1942-1943
  • May 8, 1996: FIN COMM AM, AA RC(168-166); PASSED WITH AM RC(209-126); HJ62, P2002-2008 + 2014
  • May 8, 1996: REP KURK MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; HJ62,P2008
  • May 16, 1996: SEN COLANTUONO MOVED TO NONC WITH HOUSE AM, REQ CONF COMM; SEN BLAISDELL SUBST CONC WITH HOUSE AM, MA RC(15-8); SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM VV; SJ24,P471
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P535
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2114
  • June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 07/01/96 CHAP.0201

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