HB 1303-FN (2008): relative to limiting games of chance.

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HB 1303-FN (2008)

relative to limiting games of chance.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling

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 9, 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 voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0297h). The committee's amendment (0297h) 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. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–2. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Mar 19” on a voice vote. On March 19, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 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 (1474) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1580), offered by Sen. Odell, 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. The committee held a work session on May 20, 2008. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Reps Irwin & Almy)” on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate adopted “Sen. Odell Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 23, 2008 and May 29, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

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Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 10:00 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
  • February 19, 2008, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 15, 2008, 8:40 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • May 23, 2008, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 306
  • May 29, 2008, 8:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0297h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Mar 19 — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1474}{1580} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Reps Irwin & Almy) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Sen. Odell Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 10:00 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: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0297h for 2/6 CC (vote 16-0)
  • January 30, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0297h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0297h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0297h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 10:15 AM LOB 202
  • February 21, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 2/21/2008 12:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 14-2)
  • March 10, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Mar 19: MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 100, State House, 8:40 a.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1474} [05/01/08]; SC17, Pg.21
  • May 1, 2008: Committee Amendment{1474}, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Odell Floor Amendment{1580}, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1474}{1580}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2008: Joint Subcommittee Work Session on Senate Amendments: 5/20/2008 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 21, 2008: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Reps Irwin & Almy): MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Hawkins, Pilotte, F.Sullivan, and Hatch
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Odell Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Reynolds, D'Allesandro and Downing
  • May 23, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/23/2008 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • May 23, 2008: =TIME CHANGE=RECONVENE=Comm of Conf Meeting: 5/28/2008 8:30 AM LOB 306 (Orig 9:00 AM)
  • May 29, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/29/2008 8:30 AM LOB 306
  • June 2, 2008: Conference Committee Report: Not Signed Off

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