HB 546-FN-A-LOCAL (2001): relative to allowing cities and towns to permit slot machines and other games of chance.

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HB 546-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)

relative to allowing cities and towns to permit slot machines and other games of chance.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 22, 2001. On March 22, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for deadline” on a voice vote. On March 29, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 12, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RMs301-303,LOB

Votes

  • March 22, 2001, House: Susp Rules for deadline — voice vote, passed
  • March 29, 2001, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • March 29, 2001, House: REP DIFRUSCIA: LAY ON THE TABLE — yeas 55, nays 290, failed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ18, p250
  • February 6, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001 due Early <e/f>
  • February 22, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 1:30 RM301,LOB
  • March 12, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 12 1:30 RMs301-303,LOB
  • March 13, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Mar 22 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 22, 2001: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep DiFruscia; HJ26, p498
  • March 22, 2001: Special Order to Mar 29; Susp Rules for deadline, Reps Herman & Burling MA 2/3VV; HJ26, p549
  • March 29, 2001: Rep DiFruscia moved Lay on the Table, ML RC(55-290); ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ28, p645-648

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