HB 221 (1997): prohibiting out-of-state sweepstakes conducted by mail.

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HB 221 (1997)

prohibiting out-of-state sweepstakes conducted by mail.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Leonard (Hills 39) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ12,P175
  • January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 23, 1997: HEARING JAN23 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST & PSFTY
  • February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: FEB19 VOTE (15-0;CC)
  • February 19, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ26,P485

Laws It Would Change

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