H.B. 4799 (H-1): COMMITTEE SUMMARY - BOWLING CARD GAMES

House Bill 4799 (Substitute H-1 as passed by the House)

Sponsor: Senator Dave Jaye

House Committee: Regulatory Affairs

Senate Committee: Gaming and Casino Oversight

Date Completed: 5-20-98

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Penal Code to provide that Chapter 44 of the Code, which regulates gambling, would not apply to a bowling card game; that is, a card game held in conjunction with a bowling game, the result of which depended on the outcome of the bowling game.

Currently, Section 44 of the Code does not apply to a bowling game conducted in a bowling center if the total amount of the participation fee per person is $5 or less, and the total prize payout per league per game does not exceed $1,000. Under the bill, bowling card games would be subject to the same limitation on participation fees and prize payouts.

MCL 750.310a - Legislative Analyst: G. Towne

FISCAL IMPACT

House Bill 4799 (H-1) would have an indeterminate fiscal impact on State and local government to the extent that there are no direct penalties or fines associated with the proposed bill.

- Fiscal Analyst: K. FirestoneS9798\S4799SA

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.