2001 Senate Bill 351 / Public Act 113

Introduced in the Senate

March 21, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Glenn Steil (R-30)

To allow binding arbitration provisions regarding workmanship complaints in contracts between individuals and residential builders to be concluded before Department of Consumer and Industry Services administrative proceedings can be initiated.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade, and Regulatory Affairs

April 26, 2001

Substitute offered

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion, with amendments.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 1, 2001

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 1, 2001

To allow binding arbitration provisions regarding workmanship complaints in contracts between individuals and residential builders to be concluded before Department of Consumer and Industry Services administrative proceedings can be initiated.

June 26, 2001

Substitute offered

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Judith Scranton (R-66)

To adopt a technical change in a requirement contained in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Charles LaSata (R-79)

To remove the requirement contained in the bill that the Department of Consumer and Industry Services the adopt a presumption of innocence regarding a contractor against whom a complaint has been filed.

The amendment failed 5 to 98 (details)

June 28, 2001

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2001

To allow binding arbitration provisions regarding workmanship complaints in contracts between individuals and residential builders to be concluded before Department of Consumer and Industry Services administrative proceedings can be initiated.

July 10, 2001

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

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

Received in the House

July 10, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 30, 2001