2016 House Bill 5257 / Public Act 106

Revise liquor marketing regulations

Introduced in the House

Jan. 26, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To revise the very detailed regulations and restrictions on alcohol distribution and marketing to permit wholesalers and retailers to use social media to promote product tastings and inform consumers of where their products can be bought.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 2, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 9, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 16, 2016

Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 12, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 21, 2016

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To revise the very detailed regulations and restrictions on alcohol distribution and marketing to permit wholesalers and retailers to use social media to promote product tastings and inform consumers of where their products can be bought.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 3, 2016