SB 160-FN (2025): relative to the administration of raffles.
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SB 160-FN (2025)
relative to the administration of raffles.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
- Chapter law: 98
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2025. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 1, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2025, making it Chapter 98 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. Dick Ames (D - Ches 13)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2025, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
- February 13, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- April 15, 2025, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
- April 22, 2025, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
- May 1, 2025: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 13, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Ways and Means
- January 29, 2025: Hearing: 01/29/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:40 am
- February 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 13, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/13/2025
- March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Ways and Means
- April 15, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/15/2025 01:30 pm LOB 202-204
- April 22, 2025: Executive Session: 04/22/2025 10:45 am LOB 202-204
- April 22, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/22/2025 (Vote 19-0; RC)
- May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/01/2025
- June 5, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/05/2025)
- June 5, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/05/2025
- June 17, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2025; Chapter 0098; Effective 07/01/2025