LIQUOR LICENSE/AIR FORCE BASE S.B. 538: FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 538 (as reported by the Committee of the Whole) Sponsor: Senator Don Koivisto
Committee: Economic Development, International Trade, and Regulatory Affairs
The bill would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Act to specify that land that was owned or leased by the Federal government, used as a military installation, and transferred to the State before December 31, 2000, would be exempt from the prohibition against the issuance of liquor licenses, except special licenses, to establishments situated in or on State-owned land. Currently, the exemption applies to military installation property that was transferred to the State before January 1, 1980.
The bill also provides that the two additional licenses that the Liquor Control Commission may issue to establishments on former military installation property, without regard to the license quota provisions, would be subject to the recommendation of the Base Conversion Authority established under Public Act 151 of 1978 or Public Act 159 of 1993. The Authority’s recommendation currently is not required.
MCL 436.17 Legislative Analyst: L. Burghardt
The bill would not place any added fiscal burden on the Liquor Control Commission or on local government. Provisions in current law provide for the reimbursement of any local enforcement expenses related to licenses provided through the authority proposed by this bill.
Date Completed: 5-30-95 Fiscal Analyst: K. Lindquist
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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.