HB 1650 (2016): relative to limits in table stakes poker.
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HB 1650 (2016)
relative to limits in table stakes poker.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 28, 2016. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2016 and March 1, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 20, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 19 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kermit Williams (D - Hills 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB202
- February 11, 2016, 1:00 PM: work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- March 1, 2016, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- March 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- September 20, 2016, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- October 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Ways and Means
- January 28, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/28/2016 02:30 PM LOB202
- January 28, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/28/2016 10:00 AM LOB202
- February 11, 2016: Work Session: 02/11/2016 01:00 PM LOB 202
- March 1, 2016: Full Committee Work Session: 03/01/2016 10:15 AM LOB 202
- March 2, 2016: Executive Session: 03/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 202
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/09/2016 (Vote 21-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/09/2016
- September 20, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/20/2016 10:15 AM LOB 202
- October 12, 2016: Executive Session: 10/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 202
- October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 19-0)