2005 Senate Bill 163 / 2006 Public Act 502

Authorize “redevelopment project area liquor licenses”

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 3, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To authorize the issuance of “redevelopment project area liquor licenses” over and above a particular city’s liquor license quota if the city meets certain redevelopment capital investment thresholds. The license fee would be $20,000 (which is less that what it costs in many places to purchase a license from a current licensee, given the quota system).

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

Sept. 19, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 14, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 14, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 28, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 100 to 8 (details)

To authorize the issuance of “redevelopment project area liquor licenses” over and above a particular city’s liquor license quota if the city meets certain redevelopment capital investment thresholds. The license fee would be $20,000 (which is less that what it costs in many places to purchase a license from a current licensee, given the quota system).

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006