2016 Senate Bill 929 / Public Act 434

Revise liquor license rationing exception for big box stores

Introduced in the Senate

April 28, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-30)

To create an exception in the state’s liquor license rationing regime for “big box” stores in certain locations.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

May 12, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

May 18, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 19, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

Sept. 13, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 9, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 7, 2016

Substitute offered by Rep. Daniela Garcia (R-90)

To adopt a version of the bill that gives gas stations 60 days to apply for a license with the proposed exceptions.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 8, 2016

Passed in the House 69 to 37 (details)

To create exception in the state’s liquor license rationing regime that would allow some gas stations to get a license without having to keep $250,000 of inventory in stock.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2016

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016