HB 1247 (2016): relative to poker in private residences.

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HB 1247 (2016)

relative to poker in private residences.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2016. The committee held a work session on February 4, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0443h) by a vote of 13–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0443h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 14, 2016 the Senate voted to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Boutin.

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Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2016, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB202
  • February 4, 2016, 11:00 AM: work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 18, 2016, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 29, 2016, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0443h — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2016, Senate: Lay on the Table — yeas 17, nays 5, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 01:30 PM LOB202
  • February 4, 2016: Work Session: 02/04/2016 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 11:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 2, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0443h (NT) for 03/09/2016 (Vote 13-6; RC)
  • March 10, 2016: Amendment #2016-0443h : AA VV 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0443h: MA VV 03/10/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 29, 2016: Hearing: 03/29/2016, Room 103, SH, 10:15 am
  • April 14, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/14/2016
  • April 14, 2016: Sen. Boutin Moved Laid on Table, RC 17Y-5N, MA; 04/14/2016
  • April 14, 2016: Pending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 04/14/2016

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