SB 309 (1998): relative to distributors and suppliers of bingo equipment.
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SB 309 (1998)
relative to distributors and suppliers of bingo equipment.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
- Chapter law: 90
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On January 29, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 18, 1998 and was referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held public hearings on March 11, 1998 and March 26, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–3. On April 23, 1998 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1998, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 1998.
Sponsors
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. J. King (SD18)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 1998, 2:45 PM: hearing, RM103,ST HOUSE
- March 11, 1998, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, RM206,LOB
- March 26, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, RM206,LOB
Votes
- January 29, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 1998, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ1,P2
- January 13, 1998: HEARING JAN13 2:45 RM103,ST HOUSE
- January 26, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP JAN29 (VOTE: 6-0)
- January 29, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ2,P34 + 37
- February 18, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LOC & REG REV; HJ21,P1077
- February 24, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/03/98 DUE ON 04/15/98
- March 11, 1998: HEARING MAR11 11:15 RM206,LOB FOR: LOC & REG REV
- March 26, 1998: CONTINUED HEARING MAR26 2:00 RM206,LOB FOR: LOC & REG REV
- April 7, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR23 (VOTE 13-3)
- April 23, 1998: PASSED VV; HJ38,P1571 + 1585
- May 7, 1998: ENROLLED: HJ42,P1679
- May 7, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ14,P321
- May 19, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/98 EFF: 07/18/98 CHAP.0090