2012 House Bill 5611 / Public Act 212

Allow alcohol at 2013 NHL “Winter Classic” in Michigan Stadium

Introduced in the House

May 9, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Mark Ouimet (R-52)

To allow the sale of alcohol at the 2013 National Hockey League “Winter Classic” game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at the University of Michigan football stadium in Ann Arbor.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 23, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 24, 2012

Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)

To allow the sale of alcohol at the Jan. 1, 2013 National Hockey League “Winter Classic” game to be held in the University of Michigan football stadium in Ann Arbor. The nationally televised hockey game will be between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Received in the Senate

May 29, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow the sale of alcohol at the Jan. 1, 2013 National Hockey League “Winter Classic” game to be held in the University of Michigan football stadium in Ann Arbor. The nationally televised hockey game will be between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Received in the House

June 13, 2012

June 14, 2012

Passed in the House 106 to 4 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2012