2017 House Bill 4081

Regulate the “millionaire party” business

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To revise the law governing charitable “millionaire party” gambling events that include casino games, in a manner that accommodates charities contracting-out operation of these fundraising events to a “charitable gaming service” that operates them for multiple charities at a single location, one event after another. The bill would establish a licensing regime covering both the charities and the companies that provide the gambling service.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 29, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

April 26, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To expand a provision banning suppliers of gambling equipment from being involved in leasing facilities where the charitable gambling occurs.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To increase the proposed penalties, and give state officials more authority to impose them.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 27, 2017

Passed in the House 100 to 9 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 16, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 20, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To revise the law governing charitable “millionaire party” gambling events that include casino games, in a manner that accommodates charities contracting-out operation of these fundraising events to a “charitable gaming service” that operates them for multiple charities at a single location, one event after another. The bill would establish a licensing regime covering both the charities and the companies that provide the gambling service.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018