2003 House Bill 4556 / Public Act 21

Introduced in the House

April 10, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To impose the same income tax liability on the casino and horse race betting winnings of non-residents as is currently imposed upon Michigan residents. This bill is one of many authorizing “revenue enhancements” (tax and fee increases) which Gov. Jennifer Granholm has proposed to close a gap between state spending and expected revenue in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

April 30, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 1, 2003

Passed in the House 97 to 8 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 6, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Finance

June 3, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 5, 2003

Passed in the Senate 34 to 4 (details)

To impose the same income tax liability on the casino and horse race betting winnings of non-residents as is currently imposed upon Michigan residents. This bill is one of many authorizing “revenue enhancements” which Gov. Jennifer Granholm has proposed to close a gap between state spending and expected revenue in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 24, 2003