2020 Senate Bill 1138

Revise extensive regulatory regime on certain liquor products

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 22, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-37)

To revise provisions of the sprawling state “liquor control act” related to the sale, distribution and taxation of “wine cooler,” "mixed spirit drinks," and similar drinks. This is related to a proposal in Senate Bill 1139 to repeal a 48 cents per liter tax on "mixed spirit drinks".

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 5, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 3, 2020

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 15, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 16, 2020

Passed in the House 102 to 2 (details)

To revise provisions of the sprawling state “liquor control act” related to the sale, distribution and taxation of “wine cooler,” "mixed spirit drinks," and similar drinks. This is related to a proposal in Senate Bill 1139 to repeal a 48 cents per liter tax on "mixed spirit drinks".

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2020

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 30, 2020