LOTTERY: NOTIFY AGENCIES OF WINNINGS

House Bill 5032

Sponsor:  Rep. Dale Zorn

Committee:  Families, Children, and Seniors

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A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILLS 5032 AS INTRODUCED 10-4-11

House Bill 5032 would amend the McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely Lottery Act (MCL 432.1 et al.) to require the Bureau of State Lottery, within seven days after paying a prize of $1,000 or more, to notify the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Unemployment Insurance Agency of the name and other available identifying information regarding the winner of the prize and the amount of the prize. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Fiscal impact is pending. Preliminary analysis suggests minimal costs to both the State Lottery and DHS.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Kevin Koorstra

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.