2007 House Bill 4265

Revise bingo regulations

Introduced in the House

Feb. 13, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Barbara Farrah (D-13)

To allow more than one statewide “progressive jackpot” bingo game to be in progress at one time if one the games conducted by another licensee for the purpose of a common jackpot prize and consolation prize. A "progressive jackpot" means a bingo game conducted in conjunction with a large bingo occasion, where the value of the prize is carried forward to the next bingo occasion if no player bingos in a predetermined number of allowable calls.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 22, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 17, 2007

Substitute offered by Rep. Barbara Farrah (D-13)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

July 18, 2007

Passed in the House 81 to 24 (details)

To allow more than one statewide “progressive jackpot” bingo game to be in progress at one time if one the games conducted by another licensee for the purpose of a common jackpot prize and consolation prize.

Received in the Senate

July 19, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform