SB 482-FN (1998): reducing the number of live races a racetrack is required to schedule in order to simulcast races.

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SB 482-FN (1998)

reducing the number of live races a racetrack is required to schedule in order to simulcast races.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on January 13, 1998 and January 20, 1998. The committee voted 6–1 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 12, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Larsen (SD15)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Rep. Hill (Graf 1)
  • Rep. Salatiello (Belk 2)
  • Rep. Whittemore (Merr 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1998, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103,ST HOUSE
  • January 20, 1998, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 12, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ1,P14
  • January 13, 1998: HEARING JAN13 3:45 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: W&M
  • January 20, 1998: RECESSED HEARING JAN20 3:45 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: W&M
  • February 10, 1998: COMM REPORT ITL FEB12 (VOTE 6-1)
  • February 12, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ3,P85

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