2023 House Bill 4758

Liquor: liquor control commission; certain liquor code violations not held against a licensee after a certain time; provide for.

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 910.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Establishes a uniform pricing for alcoholic liquor sales by specially designated distributors, with a gross profit margin for the commission set between 51% and 65%. It allows for exceptions in pricing for sales to hospitals, charitable institutions, and military establishments, and offers a 35% discount to specially designated distributors and on-premises licensees. The bill also outlines a certification process for small distillers or equivalent out-of-state entities, requiring them to return a gross profit of 32.5% on each bottle of qualified distilled spirits manufactured.

Introduced in the House

June 14, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93) and 10 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Robert Bezotte (R-50), Noah Arbit (D-20), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Kelly Breen (D-21), Nate Shannon (D-58), Donavan McKinney (D-14), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Thomas Kuhn (R-57) and Emily Dievendorf (D-77)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 10, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 12, 2024

Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations