HB 1222 (2002): exempting ice-out contests from the laws regulating games of chance.

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HB 1222 (2002)

exempting ice-out contests from the laws regulating games of chance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 17

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 24, 2002 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on January 31, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 21, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 1, 2002, making it Chapter 17 of the session laws. It took effect on May 31, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2002, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 8, 2002, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • March 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ78, p1994
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 15, 2002: Hearing Jan 15 11:30 RM204,LOB
  • January 15, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Jan 24 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • January 24, 2002: Passed; HJ11, p442 + 454
  • January 31, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
  • March 8, 2002: Hearing; March 8, 2002, Room 103, SH, 10:45 a.m.; SC13
  • March 12, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/14/02]; SC16
  • March 14, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Enrolled
  • March 21, 2002: Enrolled; HJ32, p1243
  • April 1, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 4/1/2002 Eff: 5/31/2002 Chap: 0017

Laws It Would Change

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