2005 House Bill 4959

House Roll Call 369: Passed

To limit direct shipments of wine from wineries to Michigan citizens for personal consumption. Subject to various conditions and regulations, a winery that pays an annual license fee to be established later by the Liquor Control Commission could annually ship not more than 500 cases to all Michigan consumers. Also, to prohibit Michigan wineries from selling directly to retailers and restaurants, which is permitted under current law. The bill contains proof-of-age regulations on Internet orders and shipment receipts.

84 Yeas / 22 Nays
Democrat (48 Yeas / 2 Nays)
Republican (36 Yeas / 20 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (4)