2018 House Bill 5881

Revise regulation details, criminal record restrictions for Detroit casino contractors

Introduced in the House

April 25, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Brandt Iden (R-61)

To revise many definitions and details in the law that authorized casinos in Detroit. Among other things the bill would ease restrictions on individuals who committed certain crimes many years earlier getting a “suppliers” license that is required by this law. Casino “suppliers” are defined as vendors or contractors that provide “junket enterprises, security businesses, manufacturers, distributors, persons who service gaming devices or equipment, garbage haulers, maintenance companies, food purveyors, and construction companies”.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 4, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 4, 2018

Substitute offered by Rep. Jeremy Moss (D-35)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jeremy Moss (D-35)

To clarify or refine a number of terms used in this law.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 88 to 18 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 20, 2018

Amendment offered

To clarify that passage of House Bill 4926, which authorizes internet gambling operations by Detroit casinos, does not affect certain contracts between them and the city.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 33 to 5 (details)

To revise many definitions and details in the law that authorized casinos in Detroit. Among other things the bill would ease restrictions on individuals who committed certain crimes many years earlier getting a “suppliers” license that is required by this law. Casino “suppliers” are defined as vendors or contractors that provide “junket enterprises, security businesses, manufacturers, distributors, persons who service gaming devices or equipment, garbage haulers, maintenance companies, food purveyors, and construction companies.” Also, to add provisions that reflect and accommodate the passage of House Bill 4926, which authorizes internet gambling operations by Detroit and Indian casinos.

Received in the House

Dec. 20, 2018

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the House 90 to 17 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018