2009 Senate Bill 202 / Public Act 2

Revise alcohol sale provisions

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 5, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Alan Sanborn (R-11)

To establish that a liquor "supplier" could have an interest in another supplier; prohibit a manufacturer from having an interest in a wholesaler; and prohibit two or more wine makers from collectively delivering wine to a retail store. The bill would also allow wine makers and brewers to participate with other wine makers and brewers in operations in which they alternate in the use of the same facilities.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Feb. 12, 2009

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

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

Feb. 17, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 18, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 18, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 25, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 10, 2009

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To establish that a liquor "supplier" could have an interest in another supplier; prohibit a manufacturer from having an interest in a wholesaler; and prohibit two or more wine makers from collectively delivering wine to a retail store. The bill would also allow wine makers and brewers to participate with other wine makers and brewers in operations in which they alternate in the use of the same facilities.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 26, 2009