HB 1498 (2016): repealing the prohibition on certain gambling.

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HB 1498 (2016)

repealing the prohibition on certain gambling.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House 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 met in executive session on February 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB202
  • February 2, 2016, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 02:00 PM LOB202
  • February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 11:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

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