All Roll Calls
Yes: 136 • No: 0
MichiganHB 44032025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Liquor: other; leasing, selling, and transferring portions of certain alternating proprietors under approval of commission; allow. Amends secs. 105 & 603 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 & 436.1603). Last Action: assigned PA 9'25
Sponsored By: Pauline Wendzel (Republican)
Became Law
Liquor: other
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Brewpub ownership and restaurant options
A brewpub can own up to five other brewpubs. All locations it owns together must produce no more than 18,000 barrels in a calendar year. Class C, tavern, and class A or B hotel licensees can get a brewpub license. Micro brewers and brewers can run on‑site restaurants.
On-site and restaurant sales for distillers
Small distillers can sell the spirits they make for drinking on site at the distillery. A brandy maker or small distiller can also sell its bottles in a restaurant on its licensed site. The restaurant must be owned by the maker or run under a commission‑approved agreement. Any bottles sold to go must use the commission’s uniform price.
Private label drinks allowed with rules
A supplier can make a private‑label beer, wine, or mixed spirit drink for a retailer. The supplier must register the label and appoint wholesaler(s) to distribute it. Micro brewers keep their limited direct distribution rights. The chosen wholesaler must try to fill retailer orders and stays on the brand and any brand extensions unless lawfully ended.
Shared production spaces allowed with approval
The commission can approve producers to share production space and equipment as alternating proprietors. This applies to wine makers, brewers, distillers (including small distillers), and mixed spirit drink makers. Federal written approval is required, and state rules must be met.
No pooled wine deliveries to retailers
Wine makers cannot combine deliveries with other wine makers. Each wine maker must deliver to retailers on its own. This can raise delivery planning needs and costs.
Stricter separation of alcohol tiers
Michigan keeps suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers in three separate tiers. A business cannot hold licenses or financial interests across these tiers, with only narrow exceptions. Manufacturers cannot have any interest in wholesalers. Some nonalcoholic drink producers tied to a supplier cannot get a wholesaler license. Suppliers are allowed to own or invest in other suppliers.
Updated liquor license and product definitions
The law updates key terms like alcoholic liquor, beer, brewpub, brand and brand extension, approved tasting room, and alternating proprietorship. These definitions clarify who is covered and how products and activities are classified. Some definitions include limits, such as brewpub production caps. Agencies use these terms to apply and enforce licenses and rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Pauline Wendzel
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Carol Glanville
Democratic • House
Jimmie Wilson
Democratic • House
Mike Hoadley
Republican • House
Tim Kelly
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 8/13/2025
PASSED
Yes: 32 • No: 0 • Other: 5
House vote • 6/26/2025
passed; given immediate effect
Yes: 104 • No: 0 • Other: 6
Actions Timeline
assigned PA 9'25
8/19/2025Housefiled with Secretary of State 08/15/2025 11:04 AM
8/19/2025Houseapproved by the Governor 08/15/2025 10:04 AM
8/19/2025Housepresented to the Governor 08/14/2025 01:32 PM
8/19/2025Housebill ordered enrolled
8/13/2025Housefull title agreed to
8/13/2025Housereturned from Senate without amendment with full title
8/13/2025HouseINSERTED FULL TITLE
8/13/2025SenatePASSED ROLL CALL # 208 YEAS 32 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 5 NOT VOTING 0
8/13/2025SenatePLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE
8/13/2025SenateRULES SUSPENDED
8/13/2025SenatePLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING
8/13/2025SenateREPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
8/13/2025SenateRULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
8/13/2025SenateREFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
8/13/2025SenateREPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 8/12/2025
8/13/2025SenateREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
7/1/2025SenatePASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
7/1/2025Housetransmitted
6/26/2025Housepassed; given immediate effect Roll Call #165 Yeas 104 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
6/26/2025Houseread a third time
6/26/2025Houseplaced on third reading
6/25/2025Houseread a second time
6/25/2025Housereferred to second reading
6/12/2025Housereported with recommendation without amendment
6/12/2025House
Bill Text
Public Act
8/15/2025
As Passed by the Senate
8/13/2025
House Concurred
8/13/2025
As Passed by the House
6/26/2025
Introduced
4/29/2025
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