SB 225-FN-A-LOCAL (2007): relative to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building casinos in Berlin and Portsmouth, and establishing a fund to assist with the payment of property taxes.

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SB 225-FN-A-LOCAL (2007)

relative to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building casinos in Berlin and Portsmouth, and establishing a fund to assist with the payment of property taxes.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2007 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on March 6, 2007 and March 15, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 22, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reynolds.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • March 15, 2007, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 6, 2007: Hearing; March 6, 2007, Room 100, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC8
  • March 15, 2007: Hearing; March 15, 2007, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC11
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/22/07]; SC12
  • March 22, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • March 22, 2007: Sen. Reynolds Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 685-FN-A (2006): permitting casino gambling.
  • HB 1404-FN-A-LOCAL (2002): establishing an economic development resort and casino at Jericho Lake Park in Berlin.
  • SB 306-FN (2008): relative to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building a casino in Berlin, and establishing a fund to assist with the payment of property taxes.
  • HB 510-FN-A-LOCAL (2007): establishing authority for construction and regulation of casinos.

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