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House 356 - Petition of Christopher G. Fallon relative to permitting the use of "slot machines" in cities and towns in the Commonwealth.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 04/08/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4657 -HJ 1217

Sponsor:

  • Christopher G. Fallon

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
  • 10/18/07 S Senate concurred -SJ 866
  • Public Hearing date Mar 18 am at 10:00 in Gardner Auditorium
  • 04/03/08 H Committee recommended ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10)
  • 04/03/08 H Rules suspended
  • 04/03/08 H Recommitted to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
  • 04/08/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4657 -HJ 1217

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