LIQUOR LICENSEE: PUBLIC OFFICIAL - S.B. 636 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 636 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator John J.H. Schwarz, M.D.

Committee: Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Act to prohibit a law enforcement officer or public officeholder from obtaining a liquor license, or from having a direct or indirect interest in a liquor license, if the activity regulated by the license would occur in the same local unit of government within which the person enforced State or local penal laws. Currently, such a person may not obtain or have an interest in a liquor license, regardless of where the activity occurs. This restriction applies to a person who holds, either by appointment or election, a public office that involves the duty to enforce Federal, State, or local penal laws or ordinances; it does not apply to volunteer police, mayors or city council members, village presidents, mayors for emergency situations, or the State Treasurer when acting as custodian of State retirement systems.

MCL 436.18 - Legislative Analyst: S. Lowe

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 11-3-97 - Fiscal Analyst: M. Tyszkiewiczfloor\sb636

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.