HB 4113 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Liquor: other; discount for specially designated distributors and on-premises licensees; increase. Amends sec. 233 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1233).

HB 4113 increases the discount for on-premises licensees (like bars and restaurants) purchasing alcohol from the state liquor commission from 17% to 23%. It creates a certification program for "qualified small distillers" who use at least 40% Michigan-grown grain in their products, requiring the Department of Agriculture to certify them. Certified distillers must maintain records and report to the commission, and their products must generate a 32.5% gross profit for the commission. This bill directly affects small distillers, on-premises licensees, and the state liquor commission’s pricing structure.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Jun 10, 2025
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House Introduced Bill As Passed by the House · 8 edits · Jun 4, 2025
MODERATE
This bill amends Michigan's liquor control code to establish a new program for certifying 'qualified small distillers' who use at least 40% Michigan-grown grain in their spirits. The changes create a new certification process, adjust profit margins for certain products, and expand the definition of eligible grains to support local agriculture.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of the liquor control code to include a new certification program for small distillers and defines 'qualified grain' to include 10 specific types of agricultural products grown in Michigan.
ELIGIBILITY

Created a new certification program for small distillers and out-of-state equivalents that use at least 40% Michigan-grown grain, with certification managed by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the gross profit requirement for qualified distilled spirits from 51-65% to a fixed 32.5% starting January 1, 2023.

Requires qualified small distillers to maintain complete records of grain transactions and allows department and commission audits.

DEFINITION

Added comprehensive definitions for 'qualified grain' including dry barley, malted barley, oats, small grains, cereal grains, potato, corn, fruit, sugar beets, and honey.

ENFORCEMENT

Establishes misdemeanor penalties for providing false information to the department or commission, including potential fines up to $3,000 and imprisonment up to 1 year.

TIMELINE

Sets November 1, 2022 as the initial deadline for the department to submit reports of certified distillers, with annual reporting thereafter.

FISCAL

Requires certification fees collected from distillers to be deposited into the Michigan Craft Beverage Council Fund.

SCOPE

Added provisions allowing specially designated distributors and on-premises licensees to receive discounts on uniform prices, with a temporary 23% discount for on-premises licensees during 2020-2021.

Floor votes · House Jun 4, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #136 Yeas 83 Nays 25 Excused 0 Not Voting 2
lower
May 22, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
recommendation concurred in
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation for referral to Committee on Rules
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Samantha Steckloff
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

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