The MLBA is your direct link to legislative issues in Lansing. Your membership gives you a voice in government on the decisions that affect your industry and your business. With our new Legislative Action Center, you can track bills that affect your businees and write to your legislators.

In excess of 100 pieces of legislation that affect your business are introduced in the legislature each year. No other industry in Michigan is as heavily regulated by government. Throughout the support and unity of members, the MLBA's Lobbyists, and the MLBA Political Action Committee, the MLBA's legislative clout achieves results.

The MLBA has one of the most active PACs representing the hospitality industry in Michigan, not only through actual dollars, but through legislative activity as well. The association's stature in Lansing is evident by our recent successes, such as:

• Working to stop smoking bans throughout Michigan.
• Working with the MLCC to reduce the number of licenses issued, making your license more valuable.
• Passing a Responsible Vendors Act and Catering Bill.
• Establishing working relationships with the Michigan State Police, Sheriff's Association, Secretary of State, Office of Highway Safety Planning, Health Department and the Liquor Control Commission. MLBA representatives now serve on task forces advising all of these agencies.
• Constantly fighting to make sure that the new delivery system is fair to small businesses.

More important, however, is the work that is ongoing and goals that still need to be accomplished, such as:
• Easing LCC restrictions on promotional activities, signs, and entertainment.
• Securing Video Gaming for on-premise licensees.