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MI SB0955
Bill
AI Summary
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Abolishes the independent office of racing commissioner and transfers all horse racing regulatory duties to the director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture.
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Replaces references to "racing commissioner" throughout the Horse Racing Law with "director" to consolidate administration under the department structure.
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Maintains all existing licensing requirements, regulatory powers, and enforcement mechanisms for race meetings, tracks, occupational licensees, pari-mutuel wagering, and simulcasting operations.
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Preserves drug testing protocols, penalties for unauthorized drug administration to racing horses, and rules governing horse racing integrity and safety.
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Depends on companion bills (SB 956, SB 957, SB 958) being enacted for this reorganization to take effect.
Legislative Description
Gaming; horse racing; racing commissioner; abolish, and transfer duties to director of the department of agriculture. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 19a, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 30, 31, 33 & 34 of 1955 PA 279 (MCL 431.302 et seq.) & repeals sec. 5 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.305). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0956'09, SB 0957'09, SB 0958'09
State agencies (existing), agriculture
Last Action
Notice Given To Discharge Committee
12/1/2010