2018 House Bill 5767 / Public Act 180

Let alcohol producers and wholesalers sponsor beer tents

Introduced in the House

April 10, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Roger Hauck (R-99)

To revise the extraordinarily detailed law establishing a comprehensive regulatory regime on the wholesale distribution of beer, wine and liquor, so as to allow manufacturers, wholesalers or retailers to get a special license to hold a beer or wine festival in which they provide the sponsor with beer or wine dispensing or cooling equipment and a brand-logoed tent. The bill has 77 sponsors from both parties.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 25, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 2, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Leslie Love (D-10)

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 3, 2018

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

To revise the extraordinarily detailed law establishing a comprehensive regulatory regime on the wholesale distribution of beer, wine and liquor, so as to allow manufacturers, wholesalers or retailers to get a special license to hold a beer or wine festival in which they provide the sponsor with beer or wine dispensing or cooling equipment and a brand-logoed tent.

Received in the Senate

May 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 17, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 29, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 11, 2018