SB 245-FN (2019): relative to fees for simulcast racing.

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SB 245-FN (2019)

relative to fees for simulcast racing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 246

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 14, 2019 the Senate rejected a motion to send it back to committee on a voice vote. On March 14, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2019. The committee held a work session on April 23, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1642h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1642h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Feltes. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 12, 2019, making it Chapter 246 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2019, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 16, 2019, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 23, 2019, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 30, 2019, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 14, 2019, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, failed
  • March 14, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1642h — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 6, 2019: Hearing: 02/06/2019, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Rereferred to Committee, MF, VV; 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Sen. French Moved Ought to Pass; 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/14/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Ways and Means
  • April 16, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/16/2019 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • April 23, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 04/23/2019 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • April 30, 2019: Executive Session: 04/30/2019 01:30 pm LOB 202
  • May 8, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1642h for 05/08/2019 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 8, 2019: Amendment #2019-1642h : AA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1642h: MA VV 05/08/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Sen. Feltes Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • July 12, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/12/2019; Chapter 246; Effective 07/01/2019

Laws It Would Change

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