2018 Senate Bill 1159 / Public Act 408

Revise liquor control regulatory regime details

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Joe Hune (R-22)

To revise a reference in the state liquor control code to conform with the alcohol manufacturer definitions proposed by Senate Bill 1160, and also prescribe additional detailed regulations, restrictions and conditions on “tasting rooms” located at wineries, breweries and distilleries.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 29, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Amendment offered

To revise further details of the extensive and restrictive regulations on tasting rooms.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 29, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 4, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2018

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

To revise a reference in the state liquor control code to conform with the alcohol manufacturer definitions proposed by Senate Bill 1160, and also prescribe additional detailed regulations, restrictions and conditions on “tasting rooms” located at wineries, breweries and distilleries.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 19, 2018