2013 House Bill 4360 / Public Act 55

Authorize sanctions for accepting welfare “bridge card” for liquor sale

Introduced in the House

March 5, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Gail Haines (R-43)

To suspend or revoke the liquor license of a store or bar that allows a person to use a welfare or food stamp “bridge card” to buy liquor or other non-eligible merchandise.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 16, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

April 23, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Gail Haines (R-43)

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect 90 days after it is signed by the Governor.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 25, 2013

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 21, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 4, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To suspend or revoke the liquor license of a store or bar that allows a person to use a welfare or food stamp “bridge card” to buy liquor or other non-eligible merchandise.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 11, 2013