HB 1527 (2008): relative to charitable organizations and games of chance.
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HB 1527 (2008)
relative to charitable organizations and games of chance.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- 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 15, 2008. The committee held work sessions on 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 15–2 to recommend that the House kill it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Marsh (D - Rock 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. John Kelley (D - Hills 26)
- Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4)
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2008, 1:15 PM: public hearing, 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
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 1:15 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 31, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 6 Reg (vote 15-2)
- February 6, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV