2015 House Bill 4470 / Public Act 61

Increase food business license fees

Introduced in the House

April 16, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Jon Hoadley (D-60)

To increase various state license fees imposed on food establishments including grocery stores, warehouses, processors, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

April 22, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

May 20, 2015

Amendment offered by Rep. Phil Potvin (R-102)

To graduate the proposed fees on the basis of the size of an establishment.

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 21, 2015

Passed in the House 79 to 30 (details)

To increase various state license fees imposed on food establishments including grocery stores, warehouses, processors, etc. This is projected to extract an additional $2.5 million annually from food-related businesses.

Received in the Senate

May 26, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 3, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 21 to 17 (details)

To increase various state license fees imposed on food establishments including grocery stores, warehouses, processors, etc. This is projected to extract an additional $2.5 million annually from food-related businesses.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 9, 2015