2015 Senate Bill 504 / 2016 Public Act 271

Revise off track betting law

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 24, 2015

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-14)

To revise various details of a law authorizing some off-track betting on simulcast horse races, including giving the state racing commissioner more discretion in permitting additional racing dates.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

April 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

May 10, 2016

Passed in the Senate 30 to 7 (details)

Received in the House

May 10, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

May 25, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

June 2, 2016

Substitute offered by Rep. Dan Lauwers (R-81)

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. Martin Howrylak (R-41)

To reduce the penalties for bets placed with an unlicensed "bookie".

The amendment failed by voice vote

June 7, 2016

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

To revise various details of a law authorizing some off-track betting on simulcast horse races, including giving the state racing commissioner more discretion in permitting additional racing dates.

Received in the Senate

June 9, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 29, 2016