HB4595

Liquor: licenses; issuance of specially designated merchant license or specially designated distributor license; allow for certain locations. Amends sec. 533 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1533). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4282'25

Complete·12/31/25

Amends Michigan liquor licensing laws to allow certain businesses to obtain specially designated merchant and distributor licenses.

This bill amends Michigan liquor licensing laws to allow certain businesses to obtain specially designated merchant and distributor licenses. It specifies conditions for issuing these licenses, including requirements for business size and sales. The bill also sets a quota for the number of licenses issued per population in cities, incorporated villages, or townships. It allows for waivers of these quotas under certain conditions, such as for businesses that meet specific criteria or are located in areas without existing licenses.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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2 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Sep 4, 2025

9:00 AM

House Regulatory Reform

Aug 21, 2025

9:00 AM

House Regulatory Reform

History

Dec 31, 2025

House

Approved By The Governor 12/23/2025 10:00 Am

Dec 31, 2025

House

Filed With Secretary Of State 12/23/2025 11:30 Am

Dec 31, 2025

House

Assigned Pa 39'25