Relating to gambling criminal offenses and a defense to prosecution for a gambling offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Bill overview
Relating to gambling criminal offenses and a defense to prosecution for a gambling offense; increasing criminal penalties.
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Latest official action
Received from the Senate
May 8, 2025 · senate
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Committee history
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Legislative timeline
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Official recordReported engrossed
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Official recordRecord vote
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Official recordPassed
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Official recordRead 3rd time
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Official recordThree day rule suspended
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Official recordVote recorded in Journal
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Official recordRead 2nd time & passed to engrossment
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Official recordRules suspended-Regular order of business
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Official recordCo-author authorized
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Official recordPlaced on intent calendar
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Official recordCo-author authorized
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Official recordCommittee report printed and distributed
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Official recordRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
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Official recordReported favorably as substituted
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Official recordVote taken in committee
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Official recordConsidered in public hearing
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Official recordLeft pending in committee
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Official recordTestimony taken in committee
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Official recordConsidered in public hearing
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Official recordScheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Official recordReferred to State Affairs
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Official recordRead first time
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Official recordFiled
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Official recordReceived by the Secretary of the Senate
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