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Committee advances bill to add liquor licenses for Michigan City, Lafayette and West Lafayette development areas
Summary
Senate Bill 89, as amended, passed the Public Policy Committee 10–0. The amendment adds liquor licenses targeted to a transit‑oriented development area in Michigan City and additional licenses for Lafayette/West Lafayette to support local economic development.
Senate Bill 89, including Amendment 3 as described by Senator Pohl, was presented to the Public Policy Committee as a targeted measure to foster economic development in specific local districts. Senator Pohl said the amendment would provide additional liquor licenses in a transit-oriented development (TDD) area downtown in Michigan City to encourage restaurants and redevelopment, and that the package also includes allocations for Lafayette and West Lafayette with immediate effect upon passage in order to accelerate projects.
Committee members asked for details about the types of development being pursued; Senator Pohl cited a solar project, a train-station remodel and increased tourism tied to a national park designation as local drivers for growth. He also said the proposal built on prior work by the committee to move licenses for other development areas in the state.
There were no public witnesses on SB 89. Members moved the bill as amended, held a roll-call vote, and the committee approved the amended bill unanimously, 10–0. Chair Alting closed the meeting and adjourned.
