SB 19-FN (2023): relative to the operation of bingo games and the sale of lucky 7 tickets.

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SB 19-FN (2023)

relative to the operation of bingo games and the sale of lucky 7 tickets.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 139

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 9, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2023 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2023-1475h). The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2023 and May 9, 2023. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2023 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2023-1606h). The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1739h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1739h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 1, 2023 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Timothy Lang. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2023, making it Chapter 139 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2023, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 18, 2023, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • April 26, 2023, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • May 3, 2023, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • May 9, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • February 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1739h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 18, 2023: Hearing: 01/18/2023, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • February 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/09/2023
  • February 9, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/09/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Ways and Means
  • April 18, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/18/2023 10:30 am LOB 202-204
  • April 26, 2023: Executive Session: 04/26/2023 01:30 pm LOB 202-204
  • May 3, 2023: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2023-1475h : 05/03/2023 10:30 am LOB 202-204
  • May 3, 2023: Executive Session: 05/03/2023 10:45 am LOB 202-204
  • May 9, 2023: Executive Session: 05/09/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • May 9, 2023: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2023-1606h : 05/09/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
  • May 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1739h (NT) 05/09/2023 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 18, 2023: Amendment #2023-1739h : AA VV 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1739h: MA VV 05/18/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Lang Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/15/2023)
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/15/2023
  • June 30, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/30/2023; Chapter 0139; Effective 06/30/2023

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