HB 314 (2013): raising limits on single wagers in games of chance and relative to gross revenues received by charitable organizations participating in games of chance.

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HB 314 (2013)

raising limits on single wagers in games of chance and relative to gross revenues received by charitable organizations participating in games of chance.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2013. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0311h). The committee's amendment (0311h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2013, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2013-0557h) was adopted on a division vote 213–135 on March 13, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 14, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1861s). The committee's amendment (1861s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 30, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 30, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2013 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1861s and Requests C of C (Rep Almy)” on a voice vote. On June 12, 2013 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Odell. A committee of conference met on June 18, 2013 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2013, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 12, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 12, 2013, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 19, 2013, 3:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 19, 2013, 3:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 14, 2013, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • June 18, 2013, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 213, nays 135, passed
  • March 13, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0311h and #0557h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1861s — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1861s and Requests C of C (Rep Almy) — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2013, Senate: Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 29, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/29/2013 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 12, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2013 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • February 12, 2013: Executive Session: 2/12/2013 2:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 19, 2013: Full Committee Work Session: 2/19/2013 3:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 19, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 2/19/2013 3:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0311h for Mar 13 (Vote 15-2; Part I, RC)
  • February 20, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0311h; HC 22B, PG.574
  • March 6, 2013: Special Order to Mar 13 Without Objection
  • March 13, 2013: Amendment #0311h: AA VV
  • March 13, 2013: Floor Amendment #2013-0557h(NT) (Rep Kurk): AA DIV 213-135
  • March 13, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0311h and #0557h(NT): MA VV
  • March 14, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
  • May 14, 2013: Hearing: 5/14/13, Room 103, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC20
  • May 23, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1861s, 5/30/13; SC22
  • May 30, 2013: Committee Amendment 1861s, AA, VV
  • May 30, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1861s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2013: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1861s and Requests C of C (Rep Almy): MA VV; HJ49, PG.1566
  • June 5, 2013: Speaker Appoints: Reps Lovejoy, J.Kelley, Butynski, and Sapareto; HJ49, PG.1566
  • June 12, 2013: Sen. Odell Moved Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2013: President Appoints: Senators Odell, Rausch, Hosmer
  • June 18, 2013: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/18/2013 1:00 PM SH 103
  • June 20, 2013: Conference Committee Report, Not Signed Off

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