S.B. 611: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - WALKATHONS

Senate Bill 611 (as introduced 6-12-97)

Sponsor: Senator Dale L. Shugars

Committee: Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs

Date Completed: 10-28-97

CONTENT

The bill would repeal Public Act 140 of 1935, which prohibits walkathons and other endurance contests.

Specifically, the Act prohibits any person, firm, or corporation from promoting, conducting, or participating in any endurance contest known as a walkathon, or any similar endurance contest.

MCL 752.161-752.162 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata

FISCAL IMPACT

Senate Bill 611 would not have a fiscal impact on State or local government. It appears that no one has been convicted of or is serving time for the misdemeanor offense that this bill would repeal.

- Fiscal Analyst: K. Firestone

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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.