LANSING - A bill was introduced in April and passed through the House last month stating that law enforcement agencies will receive less money for enforcing the liquor control code.

The Michigan Township Association is working with Democrat Representative Scott Dianda, who sponsored this bill along with the committee chair.

This bill allows fees to be prorated on a quarterly basis, reducing the liquor licensing fees that are collected and distributed to law enforcement agencies, possibly affecting our local law enforcement.

"There are grants that are tied to these funds that are given to local law enforcement to do enforcement on those establishments, as well as regular funds that come through that help support our efforts in that area," said Lieutenant Greg Frenger of the Meridian Police Department.

"And so if those are reduced, there might be an impact on the amount of enforcement we can do and the number of times we can go out and check on these establishments," said Frenger.

This bill will also add that a sworn affidavit of membership could only be used for determining licensing fees to be paid under that subdivision. The bill still has to be passed by the Senate before becoming a House-enrolled bill.