SB 408-FN (2018): licensing historic racing.

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SB 408-FN (2018)

licensing historic racing.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0655s). The committee's amendment (2018-0655s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2018 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 pass it. On March 8, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it 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 March 20, 2018. The committee held a work session on March 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 27, 2018 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 study it after the session ends by a vote of 16–4, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 5, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 10, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 8.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • March 20, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 27, 2018: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 27, 2018, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • September 20, 2018, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 10, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB202

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0655s — voice vote, passed
  • March 8, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 10, 2018: Hearing: 01/10/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0655s , 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0655s , AA, VV; 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0655s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/22/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Ways and Means
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/08/2018; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/08/2018
  • March 20, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/20/2018 02:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 27, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 03/27/2018 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 27, 2018: Executive Session: 03/27/2018 LOB 202
  • March 28, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 5, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 04/05/2018 (Vote 16-4; RC)
  • April 5, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 04/05/2018
  • September 20, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/20/2018 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • October 10, 2018: Executive Session: 10/10/2018 10:00 AM LOB202
  • October 22, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-8)

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