Bill Text: MI SR0136 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution commemorating March 2018 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-02-28 - Adopted [SR0136 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-SR0136-Enrolled.html
SR136, As Adopted by Senate, February 28, 2018
Senator Rocca offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 136.
A resolution commemorating March 2018 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
Whereas, Legalized gambling is available in a variety of forms across Michigan; and
Whereas, For some individuals, gambling becomes an issue with significant societal and economic costs for them, their families, and their communities; and
Whereas, Problem gambling is a public health issue affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds; and
Whereas, The National Council on Problem Gambling coordinates the fourteenth annual National Problem Gambling Awareness Month during March, and seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling as well as the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services; and
Whereas, Problem gambling is treatable and such treatment is effective in minimizing harm to both individuals and society; and
Whereas, It is important to raise public awareness of the warning signs of problem gambling and the availability and effectiveness of treatment; and
Whereas, Educating citizens about problem gambling is important to not only recognize, but to prevent as well; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate March 2018 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the state of Michigan to recognize the seriousness of problem gambling and encourage all of its citizens to play responsibly.
