SB 310-FN (2008): relative to changes to games of chance.

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SB 310-FN (2008)

relative to changes 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: 371

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0839) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 2, 2008 and April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1277h). The committee's amendment (1277h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 24, 2008, April 30, 2008 and May 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008, May 7, 2008 and May 8, 2008. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1774h) by a vote of 9–4. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. On May 15, 2008 the House adopted “Uphold the Ruling of the Chair (Rep Vaillancourt)” on a division vote 176–40. The committee's amendment (1774h) was adopted on a division vote 153–56 on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 160–51. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Odell. A committee of conference met on May 29, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. An enrolled bill amendment (2180) 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 (2180) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 25, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2008.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • March 26, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 2, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 22, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 24, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 30, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 5, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 204
  • May 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 29, 2008, 1:10 PM: committee of conference, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0839} — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1277h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Uphold the Ruling of the Chair (Rep Vaillancourt) — yeas 176, nays 40, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 153, nays 56, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1774h — yeas 160, nays 51, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Ams{1277}{1774}; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 100, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC1
  • March 4, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0839} [03/06/08]; SC9A, Pg.4-5
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0839}, AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0839}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 6, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 26, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/26/2008 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • April 2, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/2/2008 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 9:15 AM LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 9:15 AM LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306 (Continued If Needed 4/10/08 10:00 AM LOB 306)
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1277h for April 16 Reg (vote 15-0)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1277h
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1277h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1277h: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/22/2008 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • April 30, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/30/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2008 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 7, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/7/2008 LOB 202 1:00 PM or Following Session
  • May 8, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/8/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 8, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1774h for May 14 Reg (vote 9-4)
  • May 8, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1774h
  • May 8, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • May 14, 2008: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Uphold the Ruling of the Chair (Rep Vaillancourt): MA DIV 176-40
  • May 15, 2008: Amendment #1774h Adopted, DIV 153-56 By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1774h: MA DIV 160-51 By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Odell Moved Nonconcur with House Ams{1277}{1774}; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Odell, D'Allesandro and Janeway
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Marsh Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Marsh, Hatch, Hawkins, and F.Sullivan
  • May 29, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 29, 2008, Room 206, LOB, 1:10 p.m
  • May 29, 2008: Conferee Change: Rep Davis Replaces Rep Hawkins
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2088, House Amendments + New Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2088 Adopted, DIV 209-139
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2088}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2180 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2180}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 25, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 15, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/11/08
  • July 15, 2008: I. Sections 1,3,5,6,7,9,11,12 and 13 Shall take Effect as Provided in Section 15
  • July 15, 2008: II. Section 10 Shall Take Effect as Provided in Section 14
  • July 15, 2008: III. Sections 14 and 15 Shall Take Effect July 11, 2008
  • July 15, 2008: IV. Section 8 Shall Take Effect July 1, 2008 at 12:01 a.m
  • July 15, 2008: V. Section 16 Shall Take Effect July 11, 2008
  • July 15, 2008: VI. Remainder Shall Take Effect July 1, 2008
  • July 15, 2008: Chapter 0371

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