2003 Senate Bill 559 / 2004 Public Act 141

Liquor license for Northwestern Michigan College

Introduced in the Senate

June 5, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To authorize the issuance of an on-premises liquor license for certain facilities at Northwestern Michigan College. Current law authorizes liquor licenses for universities or colleges named in the statute. Liquor may be sold only at regularly scheduled events for on-premises consumption at the schools’ conference centers.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

Feb. 17, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 18, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 19, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize the issuance of an on-premises liquor license for certain facilities at Northwestern Michigan College. Current law authorizes liquor licenses for universities or colleges named in the statute. Liquor may be sold only at regularly scheduled events for on-premises consumption at the schools’ conference centers. Liquor may not be sold to unscheduled patrons or at unscheduled events.

Received in the House

Feb. 19, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 4, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 19, 2004

Passed in the House 91 to 15 (details)

To authorize the issuance of an on-premises liquor license for certain facilities at Northwestern Michigan College. Current law authorizes liquor licenses for universities or colleges named in the statute. Liquor may be sold only at regularly scheduled events for on-premises consumption at the schools’ conference centers.

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2004

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 15, 2004