2019 House Bill 4960 / Public Act 126

Expand restrictions on liquor manufacturers

Introduced in the House

Sept. 12, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Rebekah Warren (D-55)

To define the “financial records” that the extraordinarily detailed and extensive Michigan Liquor Control Code prohibits licensed manufacturers from requiring licensed wholesalers to turn over. See House Bill 4961.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 3, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Oct. 8, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 10, 2019

Passed in the House 101 to 7 (details)

To define the “financial records” that the extraordinarily detailed and extensive Michigan Liquor Control Code prohibits licensed manufacturers from requiring licensed wholesalers to turn over. The bill specifies records related to the distribution of other manufacturer’s brands, employee compensation or business operations not directly related to the distribution of the maker’s brands. The bill would also add other detailed restrictions on liquor manufacturer business practices.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 15, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 30, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 6, 2019

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To define the “financial records” that the extraordinarily detailed and extensive Michigan Liquor Control Code prohibits licensed manufacturers from requiring licensed wholesalers to turn over. The bill specifies records related to the distribution of other manufacturer’s brands, employee compensation or business operations not directly related to the distribution of the maker’s brands. The bill would also add other detailed restrictions on liquor manufacturer business practices.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 21, 2019