HB 97 (2009): relative to the lottery commission's ability to make rules concerning the Multi-State Lottery Association.

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HB 97 (2009)

relative to the lottery commission's ability to make rules concerning the Multi-State Lottery Association.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 117

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 12, 2009 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a work session on March 9, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2009, March 23, 2009 and March 31, 2009. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 8, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 22, 2009, making it Chapter 117 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303
  • January 29, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303
  • March 9, 2009, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 308
  • March 19, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 23, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 5, 2009, 11:05 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Local and Regulated Revenues
  • January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • January 29, 2009: Executive Session: 1/29/2009 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 3, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 12 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 12, 2009: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 9, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/9/2009 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • March 19, 2009: Executive Session: 3/19/2009 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 23, 2009: Executive Session: 3/23/2009 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009: Executive Session: 3/31/2009 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 8 CC (vote 19-0)
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
  • May 5, 2009: Hearing;May 5, 2009, Room 100, State House, 11:05 a.m.; SC22
  • May 5, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 05/20/09; SC24
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 27, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 22, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/22/2009; Effective 08/21/2009; Chapter 0117

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