SB 198-FN-A (2002): establishing a gaming oversight authority, and video lottery gaming.

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SB 198-FN-A (2002)

establishing a gaming oversight authority, and video lottery gaming.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling

The Story

It was introduced on May 1, 2001 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2001. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not in Calendar” on a voice vote. On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gatsas Motion to Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On January 24, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 14, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On February 14, 2002 the Senate again adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On February 14, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Moves Reconsideration” on a voice vote. On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 13–11. On February 14, 2002 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2002. On February 20, 2002 the Senate rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a roll call 8–15. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 16–7, on a motion by Sen. Below.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • May 16, 2001, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, Representatives Hall
  • January 18, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • February 19, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not in Calendar — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Sen. Gatsas Motion to Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 24, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Adoption of the committe amendment (2228s) Sen. Pignatelli/Sen. Barnes — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Laid on the table Sen. Pignatelli/Sen. Cohen — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Sen. Prescott Moves Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Adoption of the committee amendment (2228s) Sen. Pignatelli/Sen Barnes — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Interim Study Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 8, nays 15, failed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Inexpedient to legislate Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 16, nays 7, passed

The Docket

  • May 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
  • May 16, 2001: Hearing; May 16, 2001, Room 103, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC23-A
  • May 16, 2001: Hearing; May 16, 2001, Representatives Hall, 10:15 a.m.; SC24
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not in Calendar, 2/3 nec., MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Gatsas Moved Rereferred to Committee [not voted on]
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. O'Hearn Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Sen. Gatsas Motion to Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Sen. Gatsas Moved Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 18, 2002: Hearing; January 18, 2002, Room 103, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC5
  • January 22, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment, {2228},(New Title), [01/24/02]; SC6, Pg.12-21
  • January 24, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment, {2228},(New Title),[Not Voted On]
  • January 24, 2002: Sen. Barnes Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • February 14, 2002: Sen. Gatsas Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass with Committee Amendment {2228}, RC 11y - 13n, AF
  • February 14, 2002: Sen. McCarley Moved Laid On Table, RC 14y - 10 n, MA
  • February 14, 2002: Sen. Prescott Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • February 14, 2002: Sen. Prescott Moves Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {2228},(New Title) RC 13y - 11n, AA
  • February 14, 2002: Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • February 19, 2002: Hearing; February 19, 2002, Room 103, SH, 10:00 a.m.; SC12
  • February 20, 2002: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec. Committee Report; Interim Study, [02/20/02]
  • February 20, 2002: Interim Study RC 8y - 15n, MF
  • February 20, 2002: Sen. Below Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 16y - 7n, MA

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