COLLEGE LIQUOR LICENSES S.B. 73 (S-2):

SUMMARY OF SUBSTITUTE BILL

IN COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 73 (Substitute S-2)

Sponsor: Senator Paul Wojno

Committee: Regulatory Affairs

Date Completed: 6-12-25

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Code to allow the following venues to sell alcohol at scheduled activities:

-- The Expo Center Complex and the John Lewis Student Community Center at Macomb Community College.

-- The Wayne County Community College District Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center.

-- The Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw County Community College.

-- The John McDonald Student and Culinary Arts Center at Henry Ford College.

The Code allows the Liquor Control Commission to issue to the governing board of a college or university a license to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption at specific centers and buildings operated by the university or college. The Code lists specific buildings that are considered conference centers on specific university campuses. The bill would include in the list the venues described above and require that the licenses be originally acquired on the open market at a fair market value.

MCL 436.1513

PREVIOUS LEGISLATION

(This section does not provide a comprehensive account of previous legislative efforts on this subject matter.)

The bill is a reintroduction of Senate Bill 804 from the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. Senate Bill 804 passed the Senate and was referred directly to the Floor in the House but received no further action.

Legislative Analyst: Nathan Leaman

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no impact on State or local governments.

Fiscal Analyst: Josh Sefton

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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.