HB 163-FN-A-LOCAL (2003): relative to allowing cities and towns to permit slot machines and other games of chance.
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HB 163-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)
relative to allowing cities and towns to permit slot machines and other games of chance.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 30, 2003 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 76) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79)
- Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 74)
- Rep. Corey Corbin (R - Rock 79)
- Rep. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 76)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means; HJ8, p109
- January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003 due Early <f>
- January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 10:00 RM202,LOB
- January 23, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Jan 30 (Vote 18-0;CC)
- January 30, 2003: ITL Report Adopted
Related Bills
- HB 546-FN-A-LOCAL (2001): relative to allowing cities and towns to permit slot machines and other games of chance.