2005 House Bill 4233 / Public Act 7

Criminal background checks for horse race gambling industry

Introduced in the House

Feb. 8, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Morris Hood (D-11)

To require participants in activities related to the horse race gambling industry who are required to be licensed by the state (including racing officials, jockeys, and trainers) to pass a state and federal criminal background check before getting a license.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 16, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 2, 2005

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 3, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 9, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

March 15, 2005

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 16, 2005

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To require participants in activities related to the horse race gambling industry who are required to be licensed by the state (including racing officials, jockeys, and trainers) to pass a state and federal criminal background check before getting a license.

Received in the House

March 16, 2005

April 12, 2005

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 25, 2005