HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION W

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 41 of article IV to allow for the expansion of gambling on the results of horse races.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state constitution of 1963, to allow for the expansion of gambling on the results of horse races, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of the state:

article IV

Sec. 41. The legislature may authorize lotteries and permit the sale of lottery tickets in the manner provided by law. No law enacted after January 1, 2004, that authorizes any form of gambling shall be effective, nor after January 1, 2004, shall any new state lottery games utilizing table games or player operated mechanical or electronic devices be established, without the approval of a majority of electors voting in a statewide general election and a majority of electors voting in the township or city where gambling will take place. This section shall does not apply to gambling either of the following:

(a) Gambling in up to three casinos in the City of Detroit or to Indian tribal gaming.

(b) Gambling on the results of horse races.

Resolved further, That the foregoing amendment shall be submitted to the people of the state at the next general election in the manner provided by law.