SB 85 (2005): relative to expenses of operating bingo games.
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SB 85 (2005)
relative to expenses of operating bingo games.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
- Chapter law: 121
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0261). The committee's amendment (0261) was adopted on a voice vote on February 17, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On February 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2005. The committee voted 16–5 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2005, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 2005.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18)
- Rep. Laurie Boyce (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
- March 16, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, RM202,LOB
Votes
- February 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 25, 2005, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
- February 2, 2005: Hearing: February 2, 2005, Room 103, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC5
- February 10, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0261}, [02/17/05]; SC7, Pg.7
- February 15, 2005: 02/15/2005 Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
- February 17, 2005: Committee Amendment{0261}, AA, VV
- February 17, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0261}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 17, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 16, 2005: Hearing Mar 16 10:30 RM202,LOB
- May 10, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 25 (vote 16-5;Reg)
- May 25, 2005: Passed VV
- June 1, 2005: Enrolled
- June 2, 2005: Enrolled
- June 15, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 06/15/05; Eff. 08/14/05, Chapter 0121