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2007 Senate Bill 577: Impose home owner/builder restrictions
Public Act 6 of 2008
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- Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R) on June 7, 2007, to prohibit a person who is not a licensed contractor and who acts as the general contractor for a residence, and who moves in after the structure is complete, from selling it within 120 days. If he or she does not move in, it can be offered for sale immediately. Also, to require the fact that the structure was built by an owner-builder to be disclosed to the buyer if it is sold within two years.
- Referred to the Senate Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee on June 7, 2007.
- Reported in the Senate on October 18, 2007, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Substitute offered in the Senate on October 23, 2007, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on October 23, 2007.
- Referred to the Senate Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee on June 7, 2007.
- Passed 36 to 0 in the Senate on October 24, 2007.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Received in the House on October 24, 2007.
- Referred to the House Regulatory Reform Committee on October 24, 2007.
- Reported in the House on November 27, 2007, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
- Substitute offered by Rep. Barbara Farrah (D) on January 24, 2008, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on January 24, 2008.
- Referred to the House Regulatory Reform Committee on October 24, 2007.
- Passed 99 to 5 in the House on January 24, 2008, to prohibit a person who is not a licensed contractor and who acts as the general contractor for a residence, and who moves in after the structure is complete, from selling it within 120 days. If he or she does not move in, it can be offered for sale immediately. Also, to require the fact that the structure was built by an owner-builder to be disclosed to the buyer if it is sold within two years.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Received in the Senate on January 29, 2008, to concur with the House-passed version of the bill. Passed 37 to 0 in the Senate on January 29, 2008.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on February 12, 2008.
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1) Rep. Sheen's "no vote explanation" by Admin003 on January 25, 2008Rep. Sheen, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
It is already difficult enough to sell a home in the state of Michigan. We do not need to create any more additional doubts or concerns in a home buyers mind. Having built portions of two homes and knowing many other people who have, owner built homes are many times more in sync with regulations than contractor built homes. Most people who build their own home, go way beyond what is necessary or the basic requirements, because they want to make everything just right. They are also way more concerned and paranoid about making a mistake, because they know a building inspector will be going over their work, than a contractor who does this every day. This is not a criticism of contractors or building professionals, who I have built two homes with. I am concerned that this will put owner built homes at a disadvantage to contractor built homes, and I do not want to see that stigma attached to them.”
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Rep. Agema, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
We don’t need more restrictions to stifle homes sales. Also, often owner builders are more meticulous than builders. The question is, is this really necessary.”
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Rep. Caswell, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
In the current economic climate I cannot in good conscience make it any more difficult for anyone to sell their home. These questions can be asked now. A new law is not needed.”
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