2007 House Bill 4594 / 2008 Public Act 401

Allow active military and reserve units to conduct raffles

Introduced in the House

April 12, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Tory Rocca (R-30)

To allow active military and reserve units to conduct raffles that are otherwise prohibited under the state’s bingo law. Money raised could be used for training and/or purchasing goods for the support of unit members.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 11, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 1, 2008

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

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 6, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

To allow active military and reserve units to conduct raffles that are otherwise prohibited under the state’s bingo law. Money raised could be used for training and/or purchasing goods for the support of unit members.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008