2007 Senate Bill 452 / Public Act 157

Increase builders license fines, fees and regulations

Introduced in the Senate

April 26, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-15)

To increase the licensing fees on residential builders or maintenance and alteration contractors; require the Department of Labor and Economic Growth to keep records of complaints; require background checks on applicants; increase the penalty for operating without a license; require pre-licensure classes and continuing education classes for builders; and more.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

May 17, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 23, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 23, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 28, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 17, 2007

Amendment offered by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 11, 2007

Amendment offered by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To make the penalties for a third or subsequent offence the same as for a second offence, and authorize stricter penalties for a violation that results in the death or serious injury of another.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 88 to 17 (details)

To increase the licensing fees on residential builders or maintenance and alteration contractors; require the Department of Labor and Economic Growth to keep records of complaints; require background checks on applicants; increase the penalty for operating without a license; require pre-licensure classes and continuing education classes for builders; and more.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2007

Dec. 13, 2007

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 20, 2007