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2007 House Bill 5102: Ban lottery sellers from offering “bonus” for tickets they sell
Public Act 142 of 2008
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- Introduced by Rep. Barbara Farrah (D) on August 8, 2007, to prohibit lottery sales agents from offering the holder of a winning lottery ticket an additional prize beyond the official lottery prize.
- Referred to the House Regulatory Reform Committee on August 8, 2007.
- Reported in the House on October 23, 2007, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
- Referred to the House Regulatory Reform Committee on August 8, 2007.
- Passed 97 to 10 in the House on October 25, 2007.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Received in the Senate on October 29, 2007.
- Referred to the Senate Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee on October 29, 2007.
- Reported in the Senate on May 13, 2008, with the recommendation that the bill pass.
- Referred to the Senate Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee on October 29, 2007.
- Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate on May 20, 2008, to prohibit lottery sales agents from offering the holder of a winning lottery ticket an additional prize beyond the official lottery prize.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on May 28, 2008.
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1) Read The Background Info by Anonymous Citizen on October 24, 2007While I still believe that the lottery is a tax on the poor, I took the time to read the background information:
"Since the practice is outside of all state regulation and supervision, it leads to inconsistent payouts from lottery sales agents, which over time will undermine confidence in the fairness and evenhanded administration of lottery games...The practice also is susceptible to misrepresentation, fraud and abuse. An AFPD spokesperson has said that retailers sometimes promise the extra payout but then renege, resulting in angry customers."
Based on that info, it's not surprising that legislators chose to act. Unfortunately, I think there are much more important issues to be addressed right now. REPEAL THE SERVICE TAX NOW!!
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You wouldn't want any business to horn in on the government monopoly on gambling. Now wonder this state is so f--ked up. Morons like you.
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another stupid proposal. seems like the idiots in lansing want to do away with the free enterprise system.
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