HB 445 (2015): defining poker as a game of skill.
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HB 445 (2015)
defining poker as a game of skill.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on February 12, 2015 and February 13, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 217–150.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kyle Tasker (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Joe Duarte (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Max Abramson (R - Rock 20)
- Rep. Eric Eastman (R - Hills 28)
- Rep. Amanda Bouldin (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2015, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- February 13, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- February 18, 2015, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
Votes
- March 11, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 217, nays 150, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
- February 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 10:30 AM LOB 202
- February 13, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/13/2015 11:00 AM LOB 202
- February 13, 2015: Continued Public Hearing: 2/13/2015 11:00 AM LOB 202
- February 18, 2015: Executive Session: 2/18/2015 12:30 PM LOB 202
- February 27, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 (Vote 17-2; RC); HC19, PG. 409
- March 11, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 217-150