2014 House Bill 5284 / Public Act 176

Give contractor licensure board more discretion to deny license

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Marilyn Lane (D-31)

To give the board of political appointees authorized to establish standards for allowing a person to get a state license to earn a living as a residential builder or renovation contractor more discretion in choosing whether to allow a particular individual to get a license, and make other changes to this law.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 7, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 8, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To eliminate the state licensing bureau's authority to require evidence of a licensed residential builder or renovation contractor financial stability, or that of a license applicant. The bill provides procedures for former licensees who were denied a license on this basis, provided they have taken a three hour continuing education course in the past year.

Received in the Senate

May 13, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 27, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 4, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To eliminate the state licensing bureau's authority to require evidence of a licensed residential builder or renovation contractor financial stability, or that of a license applicant. The bill provides procedures for former licensees who were denied a license on this basis, provided they have taken a three hour continuing education course in the past year.

Received in the House

June 4, 2014

June 10, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Hugh Crawford (R-38)

To clarify wording that specifies what requirements are needed by a company seeking a contractor license.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

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

Received in the Senate

June 11, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 17, 2014