2013 Senate Bill 504 / 2014 Public Act 46

Revise liquor license law details

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 17, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Joe Hune (R-22)

To establish that rules, orders, bulletins, declaratory rulings, or other administrative directives issued by the state Liquor Control Commission are void and not enforceable if they are not consistent with state liquor control laws, or do not “protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens.” This is somewhat more restrictive on the commission than the current instruction that it construe the statute "liberally," meaning in a way that gives the commission more discretion.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 29, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 7, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the state Liquor Control Code, establishing that rather than being "liberally" construed, regulator should interpret the intent and purposes it sets forth and "protect the public health, safety, and welfare" of citizens.

Received in the House

Nov. 7, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

March 6, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 12, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To revise the state Liquor Control Code, establishing that rather than being "liberally" construed, regulator should interpret the intent and purposes it sets forth and "protect the public health, safety, and welfare" of citizens.

Received in the Senate

March 13, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 25, 2014