Addendum to SFA analysis (11-14-00)

Sponsor: Sen. George A. McManus, Jr.

Senate Committee: Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems

House Committee: Appropriations

ADDENDUM TO SENATE FISCAL AGENCY ANALYSIS OF SB 911 DATED 9-11-00:

HOUSE COMMITTEE ACTION:

The House Appropriation Committee adopted a substitute that incorporates changes to Section 20 of the Horse Racing Law brought about by the enactment of Public Act 164 of 2000 (House Bill 5078). Among other things, P.A. 164 added American Paint horses to the list of horse breeds allowed to race in the state at fairs and licensed race meetings and provided that money from the Michigan Agriculture Equine Industry Development Fund (MAEIDF) supplement certain American Paint horse programs.

The Senate-passed version of Senate Bill 911 contained a provision to reduce the percentage of the MAEIDF required to be deposited into the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund from one-tenth of one percent to one-one hundredth of one percent. This provision would remain the same.

POSITIONS:

The Office of the Racing Commissioner supports the bill. (11-9-00)

The Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association supports the bill. (11-13-00)

The Michigan Standardbred Breeders Association supports the bill. (11-13-00)

The Northern Michigan Fair and Racing Association supports the bill. (11-13-00)

The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions supports the bill. (11-13-00)

The Michigan Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association supports the bill. (11-13-00)

The Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (MTOBA) supports the bill. (11-13-00)

The Michigan Farm Bureau has no position on the bill. (11-13-00)

Analyst: S. Stutzky

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.