2020 Senate Bill 820 / Public Act 319

Extend major sports event liquor licenses to golf tournaments

Introduced in the Senate

March 5, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Kim LaSata (R-21)

To extend indefinitely a law that authorizes special liquor licenses for Professional Golf Association tournaments held in the state that allows drinks to be sold in designated theme areas related to the PGA event.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 24, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 1, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To extend a law that authorizes special liquor licenses for "a national sporting event" to include Professional Golfers' Association Champions Tournament matches held here. This allows drinks to be sold in designated theme areas related to the PGA event.

Received in the House

Sept. 1, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 1, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 16, 2020

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To extend a law that authorizes special liquor licenses for "a national sporting event" to include Professional Golfers' Association Champions Tournament matches held here. This allows drinks to be sold in designated theme areas related to the PGA event.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 29, 2020