Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen R-Hart on June 7, 2017
To revise details of where money collected by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is earmarked. The bill would specify that it must be delivered to either the state general fund, to support state's operations as the sole wholesaler of spirits (vs. beer and wine), or to a state "Craft Beverage Council" (formerly the Grape and Wine Industry Council), which spends money on direct and indirect subsidies that benefit this industry (see also Senate Bill 439). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee on June 7, 2017
To revise details of where money collected by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is earmarked. The bill would specify that it must be delivered to either the state general fund, to support state's operations as the sole wholesaler of spirits (vs. beer and wine), or to a state "Craft Beverage Council" (formerly the Grape and Wine Industry Council), which spends it on direct and indirect subsidies that benefit this industry. See also House Bill 4667.