(MLive) - Groups representing Michigan craft brewers and beer distributors have reached agreements on proposals to loosen brewery and brew pub restrictions, but they so far have not moved in the legislature.

The Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, which had previously come out against several proposed reforms to the state's liquor control laws, said it reached consensus on a few rule changes that should promote the state's growing craft beer industry.

"(We) worked with the craft brewers on what reforms we could mutually support, and we're hopeful that a package that comprises those things can move and move quickly in the fall legislature," said Mike Lashbrook, president of the trade group that represents beer and wine distributors.

The distributors and brewers had hoped that the House would pass three bipartisan bills before leaving for summer break, but they haven't yet passed committee. And while some consensus has been reached, disagreements over other regulatory issues may be holding up the process.