HB 332 (1997): repealing the law which prohibits an entity which conducts horse or dog racing from employing a member of the general court.

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HB 332 (1997)

repealing the law which prohibits an entity which conducts horse or dog racing from employing a member of the general court.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 50

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, 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 Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 50 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Vogl (Ches 4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB

Votes

  • April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ17,P250
  • January 22, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/22/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 30, 1997: HEARING JAN30 10:30 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
  • February 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB26 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1997: PASSED; HJ29,P586 + 601
  • March 6, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFS; SJ7,P114
  • April 8, 1997: HEARING APR08 *04:30 RM103,LOB FOR: INT AFFS*<NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR24 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 24, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ13,P257 + 272
  • May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1802
  • May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P290
  • May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 07/18/97 CHAP.0050

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court