HB 739 (1999): eliminating the restrictions on the number of days bingo volunteers may serve.
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HB 739 (1999)
eliminating the restrictions on the number of days bingo volunteers may serve.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 241
The Story
It was introduced on April 1, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1999. The committee held a work session on May 5, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 29, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 9, 1999, making it Chapter 241 of the session laws. It took effect on September 7, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Richard Cooney (R - Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- April 21, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
- May 5, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
- June 9, 1999, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104
Votes
- June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 29, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- April 1, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ40, p888
- April 7, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/7/1999 due on
- April 21, 1999: Hearing Apr 21 10:00 Rm204,LOB
- May 5, 1999: Subcom work session May 5 10:30 Rm204,LOB
- May 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 13 (vote 16-0;CC)
- May 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1044}(New Title); HC49, p1219
- May 13, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ51, p1315 + 1372
- May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs
- June 9, 1999: Hearing, 6/9/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:45 p.m
- June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/17/99
- June 16, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1566}, (New Title)
- June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1566}, (New Title), AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 29, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA 2/3VV; HJ75, p1990
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2091
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled
- July 9, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/9/1999 Eff: 9/7/1999 Chap. 0241