HB 1612-FN (2006): relative to the use of lottery revenue as purses for horse and dog racing.

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HB 1612-FN (2006)

relative to the use of lottery revenue as purses for horse and dog racing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 233

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2006. The committee held a work session on February 8, 2006. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0605h), by a vote of 14–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2006 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 129–151. On March 9, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The committee minority's amendment (0605h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 12–12. A floor amendment (1945), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was adopted on a roll call 15–9 on April 20, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 18–5 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 233 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202/LOB
  • February 8, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM202/LOB
  • April 5, 2006, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • March 9, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 129, nays 151, failed
  • March 9, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate Sen. Barnes/Sen. Kenney — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Floor Amendment (1945s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Bragdon/Sen Barnes — yeas 18, nays 5, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Ways and Means
  • January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 10:00 RM202/LOB
  • February 8, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 8 10:00 RM202/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Maj Rprt: ITL for March 8 (vote 14-6; RC)
  • February 23, 2006: Min Rprt: OTP/AM {0605h}
  • March 9, 2006: ITL, ML, RC (129-151)
  • March 9, 2006: Rep. Almy moved OTP, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: MIN AM {0605h}, AA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Passed with AM {0605h}, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Reconsideration, (Rep. Vaillancourt), ML, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 5, 2006: Hearing; April 5, 2006, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 12Y-12N, MF
  • April 20, 2006: Sen. Roberge Moved Ought to Pass
  • April 20, 2006: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment{1945} RC 15Y-9N, AA
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1945} RC 18Y-5N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Major, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/1/06; Eff. 7/1/06 Chapter 0233

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 217-FN (2005): relative to the use of lottery revenue as purses for horse and dog racing.

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