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Post by Mikey on Jun 10, 2007 10:23:18 GMT -5
Legislation aims to tap mixed martial arts fighting market 6/5/2007, 2:22 p.m. EDT By TIM MARTIN The Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A state lawmaker wants to regulate mixed martial arts fights and make them legal in Michigan. A state House committee heard testimony Tuesday on legislation aimed at expanding state law covering boxing to include contests sponsored by the Ultimate Fighting Championship or other mixed martial arts organizations. The legislation, which sponsors say still needs work, was approved by the committee and sent to the House floor for future action. Supporters say the legislation could make Michigan an option for professional mixed martial arts fight promoters. Twenty-three states have in some way regulated the sport, most of them since 2000, and several other states are considering similar action. "It's the next big sporting event," said Rep. Barbara Farrah, a Democrat from Southgate and the legislation's sponsor. "It's going to continue to grow." Read the full article at: www.mlive.com/ap/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-44/118106882811720.xml&storylist=topstories
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Post by Mikey on Sept 8, 2007 16:22:34 GMT -5
Here is an update on the status of the bill to legalise MMA in Michigan. The main bill in the package passed the House by a 94-14 vote. The legislation now goes to the Senate. read the full article at: www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6840362The two bills up for approval are House Bill 4869 and 4870 for the Legislative Session of years 2007-2008. I went ahead and pulled up the search page for you on the Michigan Legislation website if you would like to look over the bills. Type 4869-4870 in the Legislative Bill Search box titled Bill Number and click Search at this website to view both bills: www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(xihizgvhxxkene45mkeolpyo))/mileg.aspx?page=home
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