HB 1643-FN-LOCAL (1998): consolidating the pari-mutuel commission and sweepstakes commission into a gaming commission.

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HB 1643-FN-LOCAL (1998)

consolidating the pari-mutuel commission and sweepstakes commission into a gaming commission.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Gambling

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ3,P115
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/23/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • January 22, 1998: HEARING JAN22 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 27, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ15,P719

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 613-FN-LOCAL (2000): consolidating the pari-mutuel commission and sweepstakes commission into a gaming commission.

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