2021 Senate Bill 722 / 2022 Public Act 173

Expand tobacco license mandates, increase fees

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 3, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Jim Runestad (R-15)

To revise details in the law that authorized Michigan’s participation in the 1998 settlement of a lawsuit filed by states against tobacco makers.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Jan. 20, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 27, 2022

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 27, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Feb. 16, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 24, 2022

Passed in the House 80 to 21 (details)

To revise details in the law that authorized Michigan’s participation in the 1998 settlement of a lawsuit filed by states against tobacco makers.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 21, 2022