2016 Senate Bill 973 / Public Act 514

Let package liquor stores fill beer “growlers”

Introduced in the Senate

May 18, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-29)

To allow merchants licensed to sell package liquor for consumption off-premises to refill clearly labeled “growlers” (sealable containers of up to one gallon) with beer for consumption off-premises.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 10, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 30, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 1, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 7, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

To allow merchants licensed to sell package liquor for consumption off-premises to refill clearly labeled “growlers” (sealable containers of up to one gallon) with beer for consumption off-premises.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016