SB 597 (2024): relative to lucky 7 ticket dispenser devices.

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SB 597 (2024)

relative to lucky 7 ticket dispenser devices.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Gambling
  • Chapter law: 93

The Story

It was introduced on January 18, 2024 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 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 7, 2024 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2024. The committee held a work session on April 23, 2024. The committee met in executive session on April 23, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 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 30, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2024, making it Chapter 93 of the session laws. It took effect on August 13, 2024.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2024, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 9, 2024, 11:00 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 — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 18, 2024: Introduced 01/18/2024 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 21, 2024: Hearing: 02/21/2024, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am
  • March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/07/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2024
  • March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and referred to Ways and Means
  • April 9, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/09/2024 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  • April 23, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 04/23/2024 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  • April 23, 2024: Executive Session: 04/23/2024 12:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • April 23, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/23/2024 (Vote 18-1; CC)
  • May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2024
  • May 23, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/23/2024)
  • May 30, 2024: Enrolled 05/30/2024
  • June 14, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 06/14/2024; Chapter 0093; Effective 08/13/2024

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