COLLEGE LIQUOR LICENSES S.B. 804 (S-1):

SUMMARY OF BILL

REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 804 (Substitute S-1 as reported) (Senate-passed version)

Sponsor: Senator Paul Wojno

Committee: Regulatory Affairs

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Code to allow the Expo Center Complex and the John Lewis Student Community Center at Macomb Community College South Campus to sell alcohol at scheduled conference center activities. The liquor license would have to be acquired on the open market at fair market value.

MCL 436.1513

BRIEF RATIONALE

According to testimony, the Macomb Community College event spaces described above are frequently used for internal and external events, such as the Michigan Defense Exposition, the Winter Celebration at Macomb Community College, and the annual trustee reception. Other centers on the College s campus have held liquor licenses with success, and so it has been suggested that these event spaces also have the option to obtain a liquor license for events.

Legislative Analyst: Nathan Leaman

FISCAL IMPACT

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

Date Completed: 11-25-24 Fiscal Analyst: Josh Sefton

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.