2005 Senate Bill 712

Clarify senior card game gambling exemption

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 31, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Cameron Brown (R-16)

To clarify certain provisions in the law that exempts low-stakes card games in senior citizen centers, clubs, groups or housing facilities from gambling prohibition laws. The bill would allow this in non-residential senior centers.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Oct. 20, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 1, 2005

Substitute offered

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

Nov. 3, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 3, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement