SB 306-FN (2008): relative to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building a casino in Berlin, and establishing a fund to assist with the payment of property taxes.
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SB 306-FN (2008)
relative to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building a casino in Berlin, and establishing a fund to assist with the payment of property taxes.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2007-2008
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - State
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on February 19, 2008 and March 4, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reynolds.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Edmond Gionet (R - Graf 3)
- Rep. Russell Ingram (R - Rock 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
- March 4, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
Votes
- March 13, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
- February 19, 2008: Hearing; February 19, 2008, Room 100, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC2
- February 19, 2008: Hearing; February 19, 2008, Room 100, State House, 8:30 a.m
- March 4, 2008: Hearing; March 4, 2008, Room 100, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
- March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/13/08]; SC10
- March 13, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
- March 13, 2008: Sen. Reynolds Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 685-FN-A (2006): permitting casino gambling.
- HB 1404-FN-A-LOCAL (2002): establishing an economic development resort and casino at Jericho Lake Park in Berlin.
- SB 225-FN-A-LOCAL (2007): relative to allowing video gaming in Coos county, building casinos in Berlin and Portsmouth, and establishing a fund to assist with the payment of property taxes.
- HB 510-FN-A-LOCAL (2007): establishing authority for construction and regulation of casinos.