Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 848 — AN ACT PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF GREYHOUND RACING IN THE STATE.

Last action — HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 442

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 848 adds language that emphasizes a statement of purpose to prohibit the operation of greyhound racing in the state. This change clarifies the intent behind the bill, making it explicit that the goal is to end greyhound racing. The practical effect ensures that the focus of the legislation is centered on halting this specific activity.

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3909   *03909_______PS_* Referred to Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY   Introduced by:
3909   *_____SB00848PS____030917____* Referred to Committee on PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY   Introduced by:
11 October 1, 2017 Repealer section Statement of Purpose:
11 October 1, 2017 Repealer section PS Joint Favorable  
To prohibit the operation of greyhound racing in the state.
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Action History

  1. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 442

  2. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  3. SENATE PASSED

  4. FILE NO. 208

  5. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 140

  6. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  7. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  8. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/22/17

  9. FILED WITH LCO

  10. Joint Favorable

  11. PUBLIC HEARING 0221

  12. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security

Sponsors

  • Josh' b'Elliott · Primary
  • Rick' b'Lopes · Primary
  • Steve' b'Cassano · Primary
  • Bob' b'Duff · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (4)

  • b'Elliott, Josh'
  • b'Lopes, Rick'
  • b'Cassano, Steve'
  • b'Duff, Bob'

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Senate Roll Call Vote 64 PASS

Passed 34 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 7100
Unaffiliated 23000
Republican 4100
Total 34200
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
PAUL M. FORMICA — Yea
TIM LARSON — Yea
KEVIN KELLY — Yea
STEVE CASSANO — Yea
MARILYN MOORE — Yea
BETH BYE — Yea
EDWIN A. GOMES — Yea
TERRY B. GERRATANA — Yea
MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN — Yea
KEVIN D. WITKOS — Yea
TONI BOUCHER — Yea
PAUL DOYLE — Yea
CARLO LEONE — Yea
CRAIG MINER — Yea
LEN SUZIO — Yea
GAYLE SLOSSBERG — Yea
ART LINARES — Yea
JOE MARKLEY — Yea
LEONARD FASANO — Yea
GEORGE LOGAN — Yea
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO — Yea
HEATHER BOND — Yea
L. SCOTT FRANTZ — Yea
Bob Duff Democratic Yea
Catherine A. Osten Democratic Yea
Douglas McCrory Democratic Yea
Gary A. Winfield Democratic Yea
Joan V. Hartley Democratic Yea
John W. Fonfara Democratic Yea
Mae Flexer Democratic Nay
Martin M. Looney Democratic Yea
Eric C. Berthel Republican Yea
Henri Martin Republican Yea
John A. Kissel Republican Nay
Kathy Kennedy Republican Yea
Tony Hwang Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 848?
SB 848 is sponsored by b'Elliott, Josh', b'Lopes, Rick', b'Cassano, Steve', and b'Duff, Bob'.
What is the current status of SB 848?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 848?
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