SB 444-FN (2016): relative to lottery retailer incentive awards.

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SB 444-FN (2016)

relative to lottery retailer incentive awards.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 231

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 4, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 20, 2016 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 26, 2016 and April 28, 2016. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 22–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1814h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1814h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boutin. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2016, making it Chapter 231 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • March 22, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 12, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 26, 2016, 3:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • April 28, 2016, 2:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • May 4, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • January 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 4, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1814h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 1814h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 12, 2016: Hearing: 01/12/2016, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC51
  • January 21, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/21/2016; SC2
  • January 21, 2016: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 01/21/2016
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/04/2016; SC4
  • February 4, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/04/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Ways and Means
  • March 22, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/22/2016 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 20-0; RC)
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Referred to Finance 04/20/2016
  • April 26, 2016: Division II Work Session: 04/26/2016 03:00 PM LOB 209
  • April 28, 2016: Division II Work Session: 04/28/2016 02:30 PM LOB 209
  • May 4, 2016: Executive Session: 05/04/2016 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1814h for 05/11/2016 (Vote 22-4; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-1814h : AA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1814h: MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Boutin Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 1814h, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 9, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/09/2016; Chapter 0231; Effective 08/08/2016

Laws It Would Change

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