HB 520-FN-A (2008): establishing a state-owned casino to provide funds for public education.
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HB 520-FN-A (2008)
establishing a state-owned casino to provide funds for public education.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 17, 2007, June 26, 2007, August 14, 2007, August 30, 2007, September 11, 2007, September 20, 2007, October 8, 2007, October 16, 2007, October 23, 2007 and October 30, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 13, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Gleason (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Rip Holden (R - Hills 7)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- February 15, 2007, 3:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- February 22, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- May 17, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- June 26, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- August 14, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- August 30, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- September 11, 2007, 10:00 AM: work session, House Ways and Means, Rockingham Park Main Office
- September 20, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, lob202
- October 8, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- October 23, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- October 30, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- November 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
Votes
- January 2, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Ways and Means
- February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 1:00 PM LOB 202
- February 15, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 2/15/07 3:00 PM LOB 202
- February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
- February 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
- May 17, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/17/2007 10:00 AM LOB 202
- June 26, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
- August 14, 2007: Casino & Video Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 8/14/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
- August 21, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Casino Subcommittee Work Session: 8/21/07 9:00 AM LOB 202
- August 21, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Casino Subcommittee Work Session: 8/21/07 1:00 PM LOB 207
- August 30, 2007: Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 8/30/07 9:30 AM LOB 202
- September 11, 2007: Casino & Video Gambling Subcom Work Session: 9/11/07 10:00 AM Rockingham Park Main Office
- September 20, 2007: Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/07 9:30 AM lob202
- October 4, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
- October 8, 2007: Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/8/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
- October 15, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/15/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
- October 16, 2007: =RESCHEDULED&TIME CHANGE=Casino&Gambling Subcom Session: 10/16/07 1:30PM LOB 202 (NOTE:orig.at 1:00)
- October 22, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/22/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
- October 23, 2007: Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/23/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
- October 29, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/29/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
- October 30, 2007: Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/30/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
- November 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/13/07 10:00 AM LOB 202
- November 16, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 2 (vote 18-0; CC)
- January 2, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 461-FN-A (2009): establishing a state-owned casino to provide funds for public education.
- HB 1362-FN-A (2002): establishing a state-owned casino to provide funds for public education.
- HB 651-FN-A-LOCAL (2001): authorizing the establishment of state-owned casino and convention center facilities and making an appropriation therefor.