2005 House Bill 4260

Revise unclaimed horse race gambling distributions

Introduced in the House

Feb. 10, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Joe Hune (R-47)

To revise the distribution formula for money from uncashed winning horse race gambling tickets, requiring half the money to go to a certified horsemen's organization to be used to promote live horse racing in Michigan.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Sept. 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 27, 2005

Amendment offered

To specify which horse races the money can be used for.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 28, 2005

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 29, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism