HB 269 (1997): relative to the compensation of sweepstakes commissioners who are members of a multi-state lottery commission.

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HB 269 (1997)

relative to the compensation of sweepstakes commissioners who are members of a multi-state lottery commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 82

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held public hearings on March 20, 1997 and April 28, 1997. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1997, making it Chapter 82 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • February 6, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • March 20, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • April 28, 1997, 11:10 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • May 6, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ12,P178
  • January 21, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/21/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN29 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 6, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB06 09:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 19, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB26 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1997: PASSED; HJ29,P584 + 601
  • March 6, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ7,P113
  • March 20, 1997: HEARING MAR20 01:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • April 28, 1997: CONTINUED HEARING APR28 11:10 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • May 1, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY06 (VOTE 4-1)
  • May 6, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ15,P285 + 287
  • May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1952
  • May 22, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ20,P410
  • June 3, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/97 EFF: 08/02/97 CHAP.0082

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