2008 House Bill 6059 / Public Act 282

Grant anti-gambling money to state domestic violence and treatment board

Introduced in the House

May 6, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Gary McDowell (D-107)

To grant $1 million from a state compulsive gambling prevention fund that receives money from lottery and casino revenues to a state domestic violence and treatment board.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 18, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Gary McDowell (D-107)

To allow but not require the proposed grant, and authorize it on an annual basis.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 75 to 32 (details)

To authorize (but not require) an annual grant of $1.04 million from a state compulsive gambling prevention fund that receives money from lottery and casino revenues to a state domestic violence and treatment board.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 23, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize (but not require) an annual grant of $1.04 million from a state compulsive gambling prevention fund that receives money from lottery and casino revenues to a state domestic violence and treatment board.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 29, 2008