2006 Senate Bill 1052 / Public Act 445

Ban racing commissioner from betting on horse races

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 21, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To prohibit the state horse racing commissioner and his or her immediate family members from betting on horse races.

Referred to the Committee on Gaming and Casino Oversight

May 11, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

May 16, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that expands its scope to include employees of the Office of Racing Commissioner, and their immediate families.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 17, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit the state horse race commissioner and his or her immediate family members, or employees of the Office of Racing Commissioner, and their immediate families, from betting on horse races.

Received in the House

May 17, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

June 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 20, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To prohibit the state horse race commissioner and his or her immediate family members, or employees of the Office of Racing Commissioner, and their immediate families, from betting on horse races.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 27, 2006