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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5815

SB 5815: Gambling policy study

Lowering the maximum tax rate on social card games.

Summary

  • Legislative policies with respect to social card games are stated. The Legislature declares that the decision to authorize social card games has increased employment opportunities and increased tax revenues.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5815), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Margarita Prentice (D-11)
Introduced
February 10, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 2000
Companion bill
HB 1914
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5815, SSB 5815

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Margarita Prentice (D-11)

12 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Shirley Winsley R-28Michael Heavey D-34Alex Deccio R-14Senator D-35Senator R-15Georgia Gardner D-42Patricia Hale R-8Don Benton R-17Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Valoria Loveland D-16Dan Swecker R-20George Sellar R-12

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5815 in other sessions

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