2013 House Bill 4361 / Public Act 56

Authorize sanctions for accepting welfare “bridge card” lottery ticket sale

Introduced in the House

March 5, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Roger Victory (R-88)

To suspend or revoke the state lottery sales license of a merchant who allows a person to use a welfare or food stamp “bridge card” to buy a lottery ticket.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 16, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 23, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Roger Victory (R-88)

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect 90 days after it is signed by the Governor.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 25, 2013

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 21, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 4, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To suspend or revoke the state lottery sales license of a merchant who allows a person to use a welfare or food stamp “bridge card” to buy a lottery ticket.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 11, 2013