2017 Senate Bill 440 / 2018 Public Act 155

Revise where Michigan Liquor Control Commission proceeds are earmarked

Introduced in the Senate

June 7, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-34)

To revise details of where money collected by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is earmarked. The bill would specify that it must be delivered to either the state general fund, to support state's operations as the sole wholesaler of spirits (vs. beer and wine), or to a state "Craft Beverage Council" (formerly the Grape and Wine Industry Council), which spends money on direct and indirect subsidies that benefit this industry (see also Senate Bill 439).

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 7, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 17, 2018

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 17, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 25, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

May 8, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

To revise details of where money collected by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is earmarked. The bill would specify that it must be delivered to either the state general fund, to support state's operations as the sole wholesaler of spirits (vs. beer and wine), or to a state "Craft Beverage Council" (formerly the Grape and Wine Industry Council), which spends it on direct and indirect subsidies that benefit this industry. See also House Bill 4667.

Received in the Senate

May 10, 2018

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 23, 2018