HB 1602-FN (1998): allowing electronic games of chance at bingo halls.

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HB 1602-FN (1998)

allowing electronic games of chance at bingo halls.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
  • Subject: Gambling

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Micklon (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1998, 12:00 PM: hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, RMS206-208,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LOC & REG REV; HJ3,P114
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/19/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 12:00 RMS206-208,LOB FOR: LOC & RR
  • January 14, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ15,P729

Laws It Would Change

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