SB 652-FN (1996): authorizing the sweepstakes commission to establish a pilot program for electronic games of chance.
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SB 652-FN (1996)
authorizing the sweepstakes commission to establish a pilot program for electronic games of chance.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1995-1996
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
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 5–2 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On January 18, 1996 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 16, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Fraser (SD4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 9, 1996, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB
Votes
- January 18, 1996, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
- May 16, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ1,P12
- January 9, 1996: HEARING JAN09 11:30 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
- January 17, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL JAN18 (VOTE 5-2)
- January 18, 1996: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN FRASER MA VV; SJ3,P47-48
- May 16, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED [SEN BARNES, ALL BILLS LOT], MA VV; SJ24,P480