2021 Senate Bill 144 / Public Act 19

Revise liquor regulatory regime details

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 16, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Curtis VanderWall (R-35)

To revise details of extraordinarily detailed and prescriptive “liquor control” law in a manner said to facilitate the sale of the sale of “mixed spirit drinks.” The bill would also prescribe rules on which brand-logoed merchandise may be provided by manufacturer to stores and bars to accommodate this.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 24, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

March 25, 2021

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

March 25, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 20, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 6, 2021

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To revise details of extraordinarily detailed and prescriptive “liquor control” law in a manner said to facilitate the sale of the sale of “mixed spirit drinks.” The bill would also prescribe rules on which brand-logoed merchandise may be provided by manufacturer to stores and bars to accommodate this.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

May 24, 2021