HB 1405 (2000): exempting 50/50 raffles from the laws regulating games of chance.
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HB 1405 (2000)
exempting 50/50 raffles from the laws regulating games of chance.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
- Chapter law: 115
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2000, making it Chapter 115 of the session laws. It took effect on July 7, 2000.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Scanlan (R - Graf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Phil Weber (R - Graf 11)
- Rep. Al Picconi (R - Graf 14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2000, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- April 7, 2000, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
Votes
- April 13, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ5, p97
- January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
- January 12, 2000: Hearing Jan 12 10:15 RM204,LOB
- February 16, 2000: Maj Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 14-0;CC)
- March 9, 2000: Passed (Cons Cal by 2/3VV); HJ22, p620 + 658
- March 16, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
- April 7, 2000: Hearing April 7, Room 103, SH, 9:15 a.m.; SC20, Pg.3
- April 13, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass; 4/13/2000; SC22
- April 13, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- April 13, 2000: Enrolled Am{4146},Adopted; HJ35, p1096
- April 13, 2000: Enrolled Am{4146}, Adopted
- April 20, 2000: Enrolled; HJ39, p1203
- April 27, 2000: Enrolled Bill
- May 8, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/8/2000 Eff: 7/7/2000 Chap: 0115