HB 1509-FN-A (2008): relative to games of chance.

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HB 1509-FN-A (2008)

relative to games of chance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 291

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 held a work session on January 30, 2008. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (0319h) 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 roll call 212–90. 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 held work sessions on February 21, 2008 and March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0829h). On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Mar 19” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0829h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0981h) was rejected on a division vote 49–259 on March 19, 2008. On March 19, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. On April 10, 2008 the Senate adopted “The Committee On Ways and Means” on a voice vote. The committee held public hearings on April 15, 2008, April 22, 2008 and April 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 15–9, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. On May 15, 2008 the Senate adopted “Removed From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. The committee's amendment (1634) was rejected on a voice vote on May 15, 2008. A floor amendment (1929), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a roll call 15–9 on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 16–8 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 27, 2008 and May 29, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. An enrolled bill amendment (2165) 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 (2165) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 291 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 11:00 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
  • January 30, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 19, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 21, 2008, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 15, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
  • April 22, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
  • April 29, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
  • May 27, 2008, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 206
  • May 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 206

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: OTP/AM 0319H — yeas 212, nays 90, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Mar 19 — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 49, nays 259, failed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0829h — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: The Committee On Ways and Means — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Laid on Table, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Removed From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (1929s), Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (1889s), Sen. Kenney/Sen. Gatsas — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 16, nays 8, 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
  • June 4, 2008, Senate: Motion to Adopt Committee of Conference Report (2071CofC) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Letourneau — yeas 16, nays 7, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments & Administration
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 11:00 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: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/30/2008 3:00 PM LOB 306
  • January 31, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 12-5, RC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Majority Amendment #0319h; HC 11A, PG.624-625
  • January 31, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0319h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0319h: MA RC 212-90
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 21, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/21/2008 12:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 11, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0829h for Mar 18 Reg (vote 11-2)
  • March 11, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0829h
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Mar 19: MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Amendment #0829h Adopted, VV
  • March 19, 2008: Floor Amendment #0981h (Rep Hinkle) Failed, DIV 49-259
  • March 19, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0829h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 10, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved to Vacate HB 1509 From Executive Departments and Administration To
  • April 10, 2008: The Committee On Ways and Means, MA, VV
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 100, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC15
  • April 22, 2008: Hearing; RECESSED == April 22, 2008, Room 100, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC16
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; April 29, 2008, Room 100, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1634}(New Title) [05/08/08]; SC18, Pg.27-29
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Amendment{1634}(New Title) [Not Voted on]
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Laid On Table RC 15Y-9N, MA
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Removed From Table, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1634}(New Title), AF, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{1929}(New Title) RC 15Y-9N, AA
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Am{1889}(2nd N T) RC 11Y-13N, AF
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1929}(New Title) RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 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 Marsh, Hawkins, Hatch, and F.Sullivan
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Odell Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Odell, D'Allesandro and Janeway
  • May 27, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2008 9:00 AM LOB 206 (Orig 1:00 PM)=RECESSED=
  • May 29, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/29/2008 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • May 29, 2008: Conferee Change: Rep Davis Replaces Rep Hawkins
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment{2071}, Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2071}; RC 16Y-7N, Adopted
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2071 Adopted, DIV 199-125
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2165 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2165}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Chapter 0291
  • July 2, 2008: I. Section 5 Effective as Provided in Section 7
  • July 2, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 07/01/2008

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