2017 Senate Bill 356 / Public Act 129

Impose “salespersons license” mandate on liquor industry

Introduced in the Senate

May 2, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Ken Horn (R-32)

To impose licensure, regulation and legal training requirements on any person who works for a beer or wine manufacturer, wholesaler or outstate seller and is involved in selling these products to retailers.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 18, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

June 15, 2017

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 15, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 20, 2017

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

To impose licensure, regulation and legal training requirements on any person who works for a beer or wine manufacturer, wholesaler or outstate seller and is involved in selling these products to retailers.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 27, 2017

Substitute offered by Sen. Joe Hune (R-22)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Received in the House

Sept. 27, 2017

Oct. 3, 2017

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 17, 2017