SB 319 (2002): relative to participation in international lotteries.

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SB 319 (2002)

relative to participation in international lotteries.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 108

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 14, 2002 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–6. On April 4, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 251–87. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2002, making it Chapter 108 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2002, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • March 19, 2002, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB (Date Changed)

Votes

  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 4, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 251, nays 87, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
  • January 16, 2002: Hearing; January 16, 2002, Room 103, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC1
  • February 13, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/14/02]; SC11A
  • February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 14, 2002: Introduced and ref to Ways and Means; HJ21, p824
  • February 20, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2002
  • March 19, 2002: Hearing Mar 19 11:30 RM202,LOB (Date Changed)
  • March 27, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Apr 4 (vote 10-6;Reg)
  • April 4, 2002: Passed RC(251-87); HJ32, p1276-1278 + 1283
  • April 5, 2002: Notice of Reconsideration, Rep Corbin
  • April 17, 2002: Rep Holden moved to Reconsider, ML RC(53-234); HJ34, p1386
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1464
  • May 3, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/03/2002 Eff- 7/02/2002 Chap- 0108

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