HB 1172-FN (2008): changing the name of the pari-mutuel commission to the racing and charitable gaming commission.

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HB 1172-FN (2008)

changing the name of the pari-mutuel commission to the racing and charitable gaming commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 25

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 2008, making it Chapter 25 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 29, 2008, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 25, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:45 PM LOB 306 (Continued 1/31/08 9:00 AM LOB 306 if Needed)
  • January 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 2/6 CC (vote 17-0)
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 100, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC12
  • March 25, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/27/08]; SC12A
  • March 27, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 27, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/12/2008; Chapter 0025
  • May 15, 2008: I. Section 3 Effective 01/02/2009 at 12:01 a.m
  • May 15, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 07/11/2008

Laws It Would Change

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