SB 423 (2008): relative to cashing of bingo winnings checks.

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SB 423 (2008)

relative to cashing of bingo winnings checks.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 44

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. On February 7, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 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. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008, making it Chapter 44 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 2, 2008, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 7, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — 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, 8:45 a.m.; SC1
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/07/08]; SC5
  • February 7, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 7, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 1:15 PM LOB 202
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 15-0)
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date 07/11/08, Chapter 0044

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