2014 House Bill 5798 / Public Act 353

Revise alcohol control regulatory regime details

Introduced in the House

Sept. 16, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Hugh Crawford (R-38)

To ban the sale of “powdered alcohol,” and also allow alcohol manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors to provide retailers with keg couplers that are lent to an on-premises retailer, sporting event or entertainment tickets, and brand logoed items that are contained within the packaging of a liquor product for sale to consumers.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 17, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 23, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Hugh Crawford (R-38)

To revise details of the criminal background checks performed on liquor license applicants.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 24, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

To remove the provision that would make the sale of powdered alcohol a misdemeanor.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)

To revise restrictions on "brewpubs;" and allow alcohol manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors to provide retailers with keg couplers that are lent to an on-premises retailer, sporting event or entertainment tickets, and brand logoed items that are contained within the packaging of a liquor product for sale to consumers.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 30, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To revise restrictions on "brewpubs;" and allow alcohol manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors to provide retailers with keg couplers that are lent to an on-premises retailer, sporting event or entertainment tickets, and brand logoed items that are contained within the packaging of a liquor product for sale to consumers.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 15, 2014