2003 House Bill 4865

Authorize higher liquor taxes

Introduced in the House

June 19, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Gretchen Whitmer (D-69)

To increase from 65 percent to 74 percent the maximum gross profit on sales of liquor to liquor stores by the state Liquor Control Commission (LCC), and earmark the extra profits to pay local governments for fire protection services provided to state buildings. Under the current system, all spirituous liquor sold in Michigan must be acquired from the LCC, which acts as the sole wholesaler for this product.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 21, 2004

Failed in the House 22 to 81 (details)