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MI SR0164
Resolution
AI Summary
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Expresses strong opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment by Citizens for More Michigan Jobs that would authorize establishment of eight new casinos in Michigan
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Objects to amendment eliminating the requirement under Michigan Constitution Article IV, Section 41 that gaming expansion be approved by majority of statewide voters and majority of voters in affected municipalities
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Opposes amendment for failing to publicly disclose the identities of individuals and businesses that would own the eight proposed casinos while guaranteeing them ownership rights without background checks or regulatory standards
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Urges voters not to sign petitions to place the amendment on the statewide ballot
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Notes Michigan currently operates 25 casinos plus Club Keno and charity gambling operations
Legislative Description
A resolution to express opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment by Citizens for More Michigan Jobs that would authorize the establishment of eight new casinos and to urge voters not to sign petitions placing this amendment on the statewide ballot.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
6/14/2012