Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB4422: Liquor: authorized distribution agents; authorized distribution agent fees; increase. Amends sec. 205 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1205).
Status: In committee, October 28, 2025
What the bill says
To amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142.
From the engrossed text, October 22, 2025:
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 205. (1) The commission shall, as provided in section 203(1), by order appoint authorized distribution agents to warehouse and deliver spirits in this state to ensure that all retail licensees are properly serviced with spirits. An authorized distribution agent is subject to uniform requirements, including business operating procedures, that the commission may prescribe by rule, subject to this section. (2) A person is eligible for appointment by the commission as an authorized distribution agent if all of the following circumstances exist: (a) The person satisfies all applicable commission rules prescribing qualifications for licensure promulgated under section 215. (b) The person has entered into a written agreement or contract with a supplier of spirits to warehouse and deliver a brand or brands of spirits of that supplier of spirits. (c) The person has an adequate warehousing facility located in this state to store spirits from which all delivery of spirits to retail licensees must be made. (3) An authorized distribution agent shall not have a direct or indirect interest in a supplier of spirits or in a retailer. A supplier of spirits or a retailer shall …
Sponsors
- Wendzel, Pauline (R, 39) · primary sponsor
- Fairbairn, Parker (R, 107)
- Tisdel, Mark (R, 55)
- Rigas, Angela (R, 79)
- Carter, Tyrone (D, 1)
- Bierlein, Matt (R, 97)
- St. Germaine, Alicia (R, 62)
- Hoadley, Mike (R, 99)
- Thompson, Jamie (R, 28)
- DeSana, James (R, 29)
- Liberati, Tullio (D, 2)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
- : PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
- : transmitted
- : passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #259 Yeas 93 Nays 10 Excused 0 Not Voting 7
- : read a third time
- : placed on third reading
- : substitute (H-1) adopted
- : read a second time
- : referred to second reading
- : reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
Votes
- passed; given immediate effect (October 22, 2025): 93 yea, 10 nay, passed
- Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 (September 25, 2025): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Reported With Recommendation For Referral To Committee On Rules With Substitute H-1 (September 18, 2025): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Liquor: authorized distribution agents
Common questions
- What is HB4422?
- HB4422 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Liquor: authorized distribution agents; authorized distribution agent fees; increase. Amends sec. 205 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1205).
- What does HB4422 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142.
- What is the status of HB4422?
- In committee as of October 28, 2025. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS (October 28, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB4422?
- Wendzel, Pauline (R, 39), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4422?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4422
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