SB 472-FN (2024): relative to historic horse racing licensing, establishing operations of games of chance for the benefit of the host community, and relative to charitable gaming dates for municipalities and charitable organizations.
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SB 472-FN (2024)
relative to historic horse racing licensing, establishing operations of games of chance for the benefit of the host community, and relative to charitable gaming dates for municipalities and charitable organizations.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
- Chapter law: 28
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2024. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0824s). The committee's amendment (2024-0824s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2024 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2024, with one person signed in online in support. The committee met in executive session on April 23, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 23, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2024, making it Chapter 28 of the session laws. It took effect on May 20, 2024.
Sponsors
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2024, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
- April 9, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
- April 23, 2024, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
- April 23, 2024, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 7, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0824s — voice vote, passed
- March 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Ways and Means
- January 10, 2024: Hearing: 01/10/2024, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
- March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0824s , 03/07/2024, Vote 3-2
- March 7, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0824s , AA, VV; 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0824s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/07/2024
- March 21, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/21/2024, Vote 7-0
- March 21, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2024
- March 28, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 03/28/2024 and referred to Ways and Means
- April 9, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/09/2024 10:30 am LOB 202-204
- April 23, 2024: Executive Session: 04/23/2024 12:00 pm LOB 202-204
- April 23, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 04/23/2024 11:00 am LOB 202-204
- April 23, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/23/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2024
- May 9, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/09/2024
- May 16, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/16/2024)
- May 20, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 05/20/2024; Chapter 0028; Effective 05/20/2024