to adopt the meeting minutes from May 1, 2019 10:30 AM.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 1, 2019 10:30 AM. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173 before the committee: HB 4307 (Rep. Iden) A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled “Michigan gaming control and revenue act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 4a, 4c, 4d, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 8, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12, 12a, 14, 18, 21, and 25 (MCL 432.202, 432.204, 432.204a, 432.204c, 432.204d, 432.205, 432.206, 432.206a, 432.206c, 432.207a, 432.207c, 432.208, 432.209, 432.209a, 432.209b, 432.209c, 432.212, 432.212a, 432.214, 432.218, 432.221, and 432.225), sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 14 as amended and sections 4a, 4c, 4d, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12a, 18, 21, and 25 as added by 1997 PA 69 and section 12 as amended by 2004 PA 306; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4308 (Rep. Iden) A bill to regulate the conduct of fantasy contests; to protect Michigan participants in fantasy contests; to require licensing of the operators of fantasy contests; to impose fees on the operators of fantasy contests; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit violations of this act; to prescribe civil sanctions; and to prescribe penalties. HB 4309 (Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure, “by amending section 14d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272. HB 4310 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled “Horse racing law of 1995,"by amending sections 8, 17, 20, and 22 (MCL 431.308, 431.317, 431.320, and 431.322), as amended by 2016 PA 271. HB 4311 (Rep. Iden) A bill to create the lawful internet gaming act; to impose requirements for persons to engage in internet gaming; to create the division of internet gaming; to provide for the powers and duties of the division of internet gaming and other state governmental officers and entities; to impose fees; to impose tax and other payment obligations on the conduct of licensed internet gaming; to create the internet gaming fund; to prohibit certain acts in relation to internet gaming and to prescribe penalties for those violations; to require the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies. HB 4312 (Rep. Byrd) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272. HB 4323 (Rep. Garrett) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 310d. HB 4173 (Rep. Chirkun) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled “Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,"(MCL 432.101 to 432.120) by adding article 2. Chairman Iden made an opening statement in regard to the package of bills. Representative Webber testified in support of HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Vaupel testified in support of HB 4310. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Winchell, representing the Fan Duel, testified in support of HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4311, HB 4312 and HB 4323. Questions and discussion followed. Bethany Wicksall and Jeff Guilfoyle, representing the State Budget Office and Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. John Pappas, representing the GeoComply, testified in support of HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. Bruce Dall, representing the Motorcity Casino, testified in support of HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. Michael Neubecker, representing the MGM Grand Detroit, testified in support of HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to HB 4307 and HB 4311. Questions and discussion followed. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents, testified in opposition to HB 4307 and HB 4311. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4311, HB 4312 and HB 4323, but did not wish to speak: Chris Cipolla, representing the Draft Kings. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309, HB 4310, HB 4311, HB 4312, HB 4323 and HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Shelly Stahl, representing the Greektown Casino. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4307, HB 4311, HB 4312 and HB 4323, but did not wish to speak: Brendan Ringlever, representing the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Michigan Gaming Charitable Association. The following people submitted a card in no position on HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Dave Murley, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4310, but did not wish to speak: Mike Krombeen, representing the Northville Downs and the Michigan Harness Horseman's Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4311, HB 4312 and HB 4323, but did not wish to speak: Noel Laporte, representing the Gun Lake Tribe and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4307 and HB 4311, but did not wish to speak: Lisa Hansknecht, representing the Oakland Schools. Ray Telman, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 12:00 PM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov