HB 562-FN-A (1997): imposing a tax on gambling winnings over $5 to fund kindergarten and continually appropriating a special fund.

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HB 562-FN-A (1997)

imposing a tax on gambling winnings over $5 to fund kindergarten and continually appropriating a special fund.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–9. On March 12, 1997 the House failed “Recommit” on a division vote 121–217, on a motion by Rep. Mccann. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McCann (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Vaillancourt (Hills 44)
  • Rep. Snyder (Straf 14)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Recommit — yeas 121, nays 217, failed
  • March 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ17,P260
  • February 6, 1997: HEARING FEB06 01:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 12-9)
  • March 12, 1997: REP MCCANN MOVED TO RECOMMIT TO COMM, ML DIV(121-217); ITL REPORT
  • March 12, 1997: ADOPTED VV; HJ38A,P1104

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 513-FN (1997): limiting the operational expenses of the sweepstakes commission to 10 percent of the gross revenue.

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