SB 379-FN (2000): relative to lottery scratch tickets.
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SB 379-FN (2000)
relative to lottery scratch tickets.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Finance
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
- Chapter law: 217
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2000. The committee reported: Minorty. On February 17, 2000 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 30, 2000 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 30, 2000 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2000. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 18–7. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 195–74. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2000, making it Chapter 217 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2000.
Sponsors
- Sen. Arthur Klemm (R - SD22) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Caroline McCarley (D - SD6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2000, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
- April 19, 2000, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
- May 3, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB (Rep Alukonis)
Votes
- February 17, 2000, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
- March 30, 2000, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- March 30, 2000, Senate: Ought to pass Wheeler/Trombly — yeas 15, nays 8, passed
- May 18, 2000, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 195, nays 74, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Ways and Means; SJ Convening Day, Pg. 11
- January 21, 2000: Jan. 21, Room 103, SH, 8:45 a.m.; SC 5A, Pg. 2
- January 28, 2000: Hearing, Jan. 28, Room 103, SH, 10:00 a.m.; SC1, Pg.7
- February 16, 2000: Committee Report, Majority, Inexpedient to Legislate; SC12, Pg.3
- February 16, 2000: Committee Report, Minorty, Ought to Pass; SC12, Pg.3
- February 17, 2000: Majority,Minority Report not Voted on, Sen. Johnson Moved, Laid on Table, MA, VV
- March 30, 2000: Sen. Klemm Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV; Ought to Pass, RC 15y-8n , MA; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- March 30, 2000:
- March 30, 2000: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ29, p971
- April 19, 2000: Hearing Apr 19 2:15 RMs210-211,LOB
- May 3, 2000: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session May 3 9:00 RM209,LOB (Rep Alukonis)
- May 3, 2000: Maj Report OTP for May 18 (vote 18-7;Reg)
- May 18, 2000: Passed DIV(195-74); HJ46, p1474-1475 + 1484
- May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
- May 18, 2000: Enrolled; HJ46, p1498
- June 1, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/1/2000 Eff: 7/31/2000 Chap: 0217