HB 1302-FN (2008): relative to enforcement of gambling laws.

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HB 1302-FN (2008)

relative to enforcement of gambling laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 285

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 held work sessions on January 15, 2008, January 22, 2008, January 24, 2008 and January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on January 30, 2008 and January 31, 2008. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0345h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 April 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1359) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1359 (Rep Irwin)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2154) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2154) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 285 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 15, 2008, 2:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 22, 2008, 2:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 24, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 29, 2008, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 29, 2008, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 30, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 31, 2008, 8:55 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0345h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1359} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1359 (Rep Irwin) — 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 10:45 AM LOB 306
  • January 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/15/2008 2:15 PM LOB 306
  • January 22, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/22/2008 2:45 PM LOB 306
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 2:30 PM LOB 306
  • January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 12:00 PM 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: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/30/2008 3:00 PM LOB 306
  • January 31, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/31/2008 8:55 AM LOB 306
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 15-1, CC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0345h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0345h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0345h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 100, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1359} [05/01/08]; SC17, Pg.17-21
  • May 1, 2008: Committee Amendment{1359}, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1359}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1359 (Rep Irwin): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2154 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2154}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Chapter 0285
  • July 2, 2008: I. Section 20 Effective 01/01/2009
  • July 2, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 06/30/2008

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