SB 540-FN (2018): relative to the operation of keno games in unincorporated places and permitting keno games in cigar bars.

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SB 540-FN (2018)

relative to the operation of keno games in unincorporated places and permitting keno games in cigar bars.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 332

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0980s). On March 8, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0980s). The committee's amendment (2018-0980s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-1034s), offered by Sen. Feltes, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on March 14, 2018. A floor amendment (2018-1101s), offered by Sen. David Watters, was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 15, 2018 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1315h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1315h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 12, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 12, 2018 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 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 pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1518h) by a vote of 21–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1518h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 26, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 247–49. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Daniels. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Reps. Ladd, Major)” on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (2071c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-2071c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 2018, making it Chapter 332 of the session laws. It took effect on June 25, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
  • March 28, 2018, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 3, 2018: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 18, 2018: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 16, 2018, 10:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 103
  • May 17, 2018, 12:30 PM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 14, 2018, Senate: Sen. Feltes Floor Amendment 1034 — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • March 14, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0980s and 2018-1101s — voice vote, passed
  • April 12, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1315h — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 247, nays 49, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Reps. Ladd, Major) — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Finance
  • January 23, 2018: Hearing: 01/23/2018, Room 103, SH, 02:00 pm
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0980s , 03/08/2018; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 03/08/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0980s , 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0980s , AA, VV; 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Sen. Feltes Floor Amendment #2018-1034s , RC 10Y-14N, AF; 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Sen. Watters Floor Amendment #2018-1101s , AA, VV; 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0980s and 2018-1101s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/14/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Introduced 03/15/2018 and referred to Education
  • March 28, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/28/2018 10:15 AM LOB 207
  • April 3, 2018: Executive Session: 04/03/2018 LOB 207
  • April 12, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1315h (NT) for 04/12/2018 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 12, 2018: Amendment #2018-1315h : AA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1315h: MA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Referred to Ways and Means 04/12/2018
  • April 17, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 18, 2018: Executive Session: 04/18/2018 LOB 202
  • April 18, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 26, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1518h (NT) for 04/26/2018 (Vote 21-2; RC)
  • April 26, 2018: Amendment #2018-1518h : AA VV 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1518h: MA RC 247-49 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Daniels Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Reagan, Giuda, D'Allesandro; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Reps. Ladd, Major): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Ladd, T. Wolf, Ohm, Martin 05/10/2018
  • May 16, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/16/2018, 10:30 am, Room 103, SH
  • May 16, 2018: Conferee Change: Rep. Packard Replaces Rep. Ohm 05/10/2018
  • May 16, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/17/2018, 12:30 pm, Room 103, SH
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2071c Filed 05/17/2018; As Amended by the House
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 2071c: Adopted, VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2071c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 25, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/2018; Chapter 0332; Effective 06/25/2018

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