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MI SB0294
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act to modify language regarding lottery revenue generation and operations.
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Changes terminology in the statute from "the state" to "this state" and updates verb usage ("upon" to "on," "utilizes" to "uses," "so long as" to "if") for clarity.
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Prohibits the commissioner from conducting lotteries based on activities that use the mechanical, physical, or mental skills of participants and are traditionally regarded as sporting events.
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Requires the commissioner to participate in joint enterprise agreements with other sovereignties only if designed to maximize net revenues, with provisions allowing discontinuation and requiring semiannual legislative reporting.
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Prohibits the sale of state lottery tickets or shares over the internet.
Legislative Description
Gaming; lottery; sale of lottery tickets; prohibit sale over internet. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.9).
Communications, internet
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
4/10/2013