2012 Senate Bill 1077 / Public Act 189

Revise charitable gambling details

Introduced in the Senate

April 16, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To allow fraternal organizations that are not associated with a national organization to hold charitable bingo games. The bill would also prohibit state regulators from imposing regulations on charitable gambling and bingo that are not specifically authorized by statute.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 8, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 17, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 17, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 23, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 30, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

To allow fraternal organizations that are not associated with a national organization to hold charitable bingo games. The bill would also prohibit state regulators from imposing regulations on charitable gambling and bingo that are not specifically authorized by statute.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 19, 2012