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MI SB0505

Bill

Status

Passed

8/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Robertson

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's criminal procedure law (1927 PA 175) to modify sentencing guidelines under MCL 777.14d for specific gambling and horse racing offenses.

  • Establishes or modifies sentencing classifications for seven felonies including horse racing violations (unclaimed winnings, false testimony, unlicensed wagering, drug administration, race fixing), lottery forgery, and casino gaming offenses.

  • Changes the sentencing class for accepting wagers on live or simulcast horse races without a license from an unspecified class to Class E felony with a 5-year statutory maximum.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016, contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill No. 504 of the 98th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for accepting wagers on live or simulcast horse races without a license; enact. Amends sec. 14d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0504'15

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Presented To Governor 6/17/2016 @ 1:04 Pm

9/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture And Bioeconomy9/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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