Economic development: other; Michigan liquor control code of 1998; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 303 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1303). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998 to reflect the elimination of the Michigan Strategic Fund. It establishes the Michigan Craft Beverage Council within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, outlining its membership, responsibilities, and funding. The council will focus on providing grants for research and development related to Michigan’s grape, wine, hops, barley, and spirits industries, as well as promoting the sale of these agricultural products.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Michigan Craft Beverage Council within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
- Defines the council’s membership, including representatives from various beverage industry stakeholders.
- Authorizes the council to award grants for research and development related to Michigan’s beverage crops and production.
- Provides funding for marketing and promotion of Michigan agricultural products used in beverage production.
- Requires the department of agriculture to administer the council’s grants.
- Allows the council to invite relevant state agencies to attend meetings and collaborate on marketing efforts.
- Prohibits the council from engaging in lobbying activities.
- Defines key terms related to the council and its activities, such as ‘cider’ and ‘large brewer.’
Who is affected
- Michigan beverage industry (winemakers, brewers, distillers, retailers)
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Document of record
- Version
- Senate Introduced Bill
- Published
- Not published in the source record
This version is published only as a document. Open the viewer to read it here, or download the file.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
No sponsors are on record.
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours