SB 51-FN (2023): creating a commission to study charitable gaming and historical horse races and relative to the moratorium on licensed historical horse racing facilities.

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SB 51-FN (2023)

creating a commission to study charitable gaming and historical horse races and relative to the moratorium on licensed historical horse racing facilities.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 with changes (amendment 2023-0141s). The committee's amendment (2023-0141s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 9, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 9, 2023 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 with changes (amendment 2023-0540s). The committee's amendment (2023-0540s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2023 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 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on May 31, 2023. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On October 26, 2023 the Senate voted 1–22 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2023, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 25, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • April 26, 2023, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • February 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0141s — voice vote, passed
  • February 22, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0540s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • October 26, 2023, Senate: Veto Override — yeas 1, nays 22, failed

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, 10:00 am
  • February 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0141s , 02/09/2023
  • February 9, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0141s , AA, VV; 02/09/2023
  • February 9, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0141s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/09/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0540s , 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0540s , AA, VV; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0540s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Ways and Means
  • April 25, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/25/2023 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • April 26, 2023: Executive Session: 04/26/2023 01:30 pm LOB 202-204
  • April 26, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/26/2023 (Vote 20-0; RC)
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/18/2023)
  • May 31, 2023: Vetoed by Governor 05/31/2023
  • October 26, 2023: Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 51 Become Law: RC 1Y-22N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 10/26/2023

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