HB 1355 (2004): changing the name of the sweepstakes commission to the lottery commission.
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HB 1355 (2004)
changing the name of the sweepstakes commission to the lottery commission.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 97
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1006). The committee's amendment (1006) was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 8, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 8, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1467) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 11, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 48)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2004, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House
- March 24, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
Votes
- April 8, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 22, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
- January 29, 2004: Hearing Jan 29 1:00 RM100, St House
- February 3, 2004: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 3 11:30 RM100,St House
- February 4, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Feb 19 (vote 14-3;CC)
- February 12, 2004: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session Feb 12 10:00 RM100, St House <Rep O'Neil>
- February 19, 2004: Passed
- March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments & Administration
- March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC12
- April 2, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1006} [04/08/04]; SC14, Pg.5
- April 8, 2004: Committee Amendment{1006}, AA, VV
- April 8, 2004: Ought to Pass As Amended{1006}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 8, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 22, 2004: House Concurred with Sen Amendment, Rep O'Neil MA VV
- April 29, 2004: Enrolled Am{1467}, Adopted
- April 29, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1467}, Adopted
- April 29, 2004: Enrolled
- May 5, 2004: Enrolled
- May 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/112004 Eff: 7/10/2004 Chap: 0097