SB 206-FN (2017): relative to wagering on simulcast racing.

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SB 206-FN (2017)

relative to wagering on simulcast racing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 215

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0806s). The committee's amendment (2017-0806s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 23, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 206-FN to the Next Session, Without Objection”. On March 29, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 206-FN to 03/30/2017, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 30, 2017 the Senate rejected a motion to send it back to committee on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2017-1230s), offered by Sen. French, was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2017. The committee held a work session on May 9, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 20–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2017-2215e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 10, 2017, making it Chapter 215 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2017, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 26, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 9, 2017, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 17, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 16, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0806s — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, failed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1230s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 15, 2017: Hearing: 02/15/2017, Room 100, SH, 09:50 am
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0806s , 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0806s , AA, VV; 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0806s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/16/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Special Order SB 206-FN to the Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Ways and Means
  • March 29, 2017: Special Order SB 206-FN to 03/30/2017, Without Objection, MA; 03/29/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Rereferred to Committee, MF, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Sen. French Floor Amendment #2017-1230s , AA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1230s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/30/2017
  • March 31, 2017: Sen. French Moved Ought to Pass; 03/30/2017
  • April 26, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/26/2017 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 9, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 05/09/2017 01:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 17, 2017: Executive Session: 05/17/2017 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • June 1, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 06/01/2017 (Vote 20-2; CC)
  • June 1, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2017-2215e : AA VV 06/08/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2017-2215e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/08/2017)
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/22/2017)
  • July 10, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2017; Chapter 0215; Effective 01/01/2018

Laws It Would Change

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