H.B. 5271: COMMITTEE SUMMARY                            “FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION”: BINGO

House Bill 5271

Sponsor: Representative Susan Grimes Munsell House Committee: Regulatory Affairs

Senate Committee: Government Operations

Date Completed: 12-4-95

SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5271 as passed by the House:

The bill would amend the definition of “fraternal organization” in the Bingo Act to refer to an organization existing for the common “purpose”, rather than the common “business”, of its members. Currently, “fraternal organization” means an organization within this State, except a college fraternity or sorority, that is organized not for pecuniary profit; that is a branch, lodge, or chapter of a national or State organization; and that exists for the common business, brotherhood, or other interests of its members.

The Act includes fraternal organizations within the definition of “qualified organization”, and allows qualified organizations to conduct various gaming activities such as bingo and millionaire parties.

MCL 432.103                                                                                 Legislative Analyst: S. Margules

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Fiscal Analyst: M. Bain

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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.

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