SB 578 (2020): changing the requirement a member of the sponsoring charitable organization to be present during certain games of chance.
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SB 578 (2020)
changing the requirement a member of the sponsoring charitable organization to be present during certain games of chance.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Commerce
- Subject: Gambling
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2020 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee.
Sponsors
- Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2020, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
Votes
- March 5, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Commerce
- February 18, 2020: Hearing: 02/18/2020, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
- March 5, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2020; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 5, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2020
- March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and referred to Ways and Means
- June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
- September 23, 2020: Died on Table