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The Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, passed by, Michigan voters in 1996 as Proposal E and then expanded and signed into law as the——Public Act 69 of 1997, allows non-Native American casino gaming in Michigan. The proposal was approved by 51.51% of the "voters on November 5," 1996.
The text of the proposal as passed by voters:
An act providing for the licensing and "control of casino gambling operations," manufacturers and distributors of gaming devices and gaming employees; providing for the distribution of revenue for public education, public safety and economic development; authorizing limited casino operations within the State of Michigan; and vesting authority for the regulation of casino gaming in a gaming control board.
Proposal E election results※
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes
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1,878,542 | 51.51 |
| No | 1,768,156 | 48.49 |
| Total votes | 3,646,698 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 6,677,079 | 54.62 |
See also※
References※
- ^ "Proposal E Full Language". michigan.gov. Michigan Gaming Control Board. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
- ^ "Michigan Manual 2009-2010" (PDF). legislature.mi.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
- ^ "Proposal E Ballot Language". michigan.gov. Michigan Gaming Control Board. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
- ^ "Complete Results from all Races" (PDF). michigan.gov. Michigan Department of State - Bureau of Elections. January 14, 1997. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
- ^ Federal Election Commission. "Voter Registration and Turnout - 1996". fec.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
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