SB 9 (1997): relative to wagers at racetracks.
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SB 9 (1997)
relative to wagers at racetracks.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The committee voted 4–3 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 10, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Johnson (SD3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Thomas (Belk 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 1997, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM 103, SH;
Votes
- April 3, 1997, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
- April 10, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ1,P13
- February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB 11 03:45 RM 103, SH; FOR: WAYS AND MEANS
- March 27, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR *APR01 (VOTE 4-3)
- March 31, 1997: *CHANGED TO APR03 DUE TO STORM
- April 3, 1997: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN F KING MA VV; SJ11,P207
- April 10, 1997: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN BLAISDELL MA VV; ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ12,P236