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MI HB5481

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachelle Smit

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Modifies the population threshold for cities or townships to qualify for municipal civic center liquor licenses from 5,500 to 5,000 residents
  • Allows the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to issue licenses to municipal civic centers and auditoriums outside the standard quota system
  • Requires the civic center or auditorium to be owned and operated as a municipal enterprise with authorization from the local legislative body
  • Licenses issued under this provision are non-transferable and cannot be granted to educational institutions
  • Restricts alcohol sales to only during scheduled events at the licensed premises

Legislative Description

Liquor: licenses; population threshold; modify. Amends sec. 509 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1509).

Liquor: licenses

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/27/2026

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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